Would you like to see a full sized Ark?

Platapus · 12-02-10, 07:40 PM

http://www.wlwt.com/r/25961768/detail.html

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PETERSBURG, Ky. --

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The Creation Museum will announce details Wednesday afternoon of its planned expansion.

Answers In Genesis, which built and operates the religious-themed attraction, plans to build a full-scale wooden replica of Noah's Ark based on biblical descriptions.

The $24.5 million project will be constructed by the same team that built the Creation Museum.

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Ken Ham, president and CEO of Answers In Genesis, cites poll data showing that an estimated 63 percent of Americans would visit a full-scale replica of Noah's Ark if one were built in the U.S."We see a full-scale, wooden ark as something so significant that it will shake up this nation," Ham said. "It would be a clear reminder to America about the truths of the Bible. The building of a huge ark is a unique and powerful opportunity to reach millions in our nation (and around the world) with a bold statement: God's word is true."

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The new park will be built on land owned by the museum, which presents an account of the origins of the universe and life that matches the book of Genesis.This interpretation of prehistory is generally at odds with scientific consensus, and the museum has attracted criticism from some academic and religious groups.

I wonder who these 65% are. Any one of us?

So they build this big boat and let people get in side. What would be the reaction "gee this is a big boat" might be one of them.

I don't see how building a big boat would either confirm or refute the biblical story of Noah.

Dowly · 12-02-10, 07:55 PM

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I don't see how building a big boat would either confirm or refute the biblical story of Noah.

It wouldn't, but common sense would.

According to Wiki the Ark was ~150m x 25m x 15m (300x50x30 cubits, 1cubit = ~.5m) in size. Now, either Noah had one of those shrink guns from Duke Nukem 3D or it never happened.

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TLAM Strike · 12-02-10, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Now, either Noah had one of those shrink guns from Duke Nukem 3D or it never happened.

I think old Noah had a little help...

... its bigger on the inside after all...

Growler · 12-02-10, 08:28 PM

I'd check it out if in the neighborhood and didn't have to pay to support that particular institution. I like boats; that's one more I'd get to see, but only if I could climb around the inside like I used to on Taney and Torsk.

gimpy117 · 12-02-10, 08:28 PM

oh the bible belt never ceases to amaze me. Only in america would we make god a tourist attraction.

Growler · 12-02-10, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gimpy117

Only in america would we make god a tourist attraction.

He's not?

Buddahaid · 12-02-10, 08:51 PM

"We see a full-scale, wooden ark as something so significant that it will shake up this nation," Ham said. "It would be a clear reminder to America about the truths of the Bible. The building of a huge ark is a unique and powerful opportunity to reach millions in our nation (and around the world) with a bold statement: God's word is true."

What a dip****!

Gargamel · 12-02-10, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gimpy117

oh the bible belt never ceases to amaze me. Only in america would we make god a tourist attraction.

Thought a whole country made it a tourist attraction.

View Poll Results: Would you travel to see a full scale model of the ark?
Yes, I would make a special trip just to see this	0	0%
I might see it if I were in the local area I might stop by	6	17.14%
I might modify my trip to include a side trip to see this	4	11.43%
I would have no interest in seeing this	25	71.43%
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

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Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	I'd check it out if in the neighborhood and didn't have to pay to support that particular institution. I like boats; that's one more I'd get to see, but only if I could climb around the inside like I used to on Taney and Torsk. __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.

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gimpy117 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 3,243 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 0	oh the bible belt never ceases to amaze me. Only in america would we make god a tourist attraction. __________________ Member of the Subsim Zombie Army

12-02-10, 08:51 PM	#7
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	"We see a full-scale, wooden ark as something so significant that it will shake up this nation," Ham said. "It would be a clear reminder to America about the truths of the Bible. The building of a huge ark is a unique and powerful opportunity to reach millions in our nation (and around the world) with a bold statement: God's word is true." What a dip***! __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick* "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie