Also, can this be moved to Other States? I'm fine with developments right across the river in Covington or Newport being included in SW Ohio, but this is a bit of a stretch, no?

 

This county is technically Metro Cincinnati so it's appropriate here.

falmouth residents kinda like nerwood

Also, can this be moved to Other States? I'm fine with developments right across the river in Covington or Newport being included in SW Ohio, but this is a bit of a stretch, no?

This county is technically Metro Cincinnati so it's appropriate here.

 

Bah! I don't want to be associated with this sh!t! Ohio Should annex Kenton, Campbell, and Boone counties, combine them into one county, and be cut ties with the rest of KY!

 

I kid...kind of...

 

 

And thus we have the conundrum.  Us forward thinkers are all for inclusion and tolerance until it involves Christians, southerners or those who have the audacity to interpret a holy book called the Bible in a way they see fit for themselves and invite others who are willing or curious to check it out.

 

I understand the tax-payer dollars issue but some of these posts above are pretty transparent.

Intolerance? Here? You may find narrow-mindedness, bigotry and derangement syndrome in all of its free-floating manifestations (why, maybe even on this very thread). But never intolerance! How intolerant of you! lol

Do people actually go to the Creation Museum?  And who?  I can't even imagine hardcore Catholics (who make up Northern Kentucky) lining up to see wax figures of dinosaurs and Jesus singing "Raise You Up On Eagles Wings" or a replica of Noah's Ark straight from Wisconsin Dells.

 

Catholics don't believe that the bible is literal.  In fact, Catholic schools teach evolution in the classroom (and the previous Pope was a huge proponent of the big bang, as he asserted that a definite beginning implies a creator, as opposed to an truly infinite timeline with no beginning or end).  In 12 years of Catholic education, I never had a teacher (even nuns) assert that the creation stories in Genesis were "true".  They were always presented as being morality tales that are meant to be instructive, not historical. 

 

 

Is it a legitimate historic walkthrough of the Bible or is it something "cheesy" along the lines of a Bible Drama outside of Mansfield?

 

Here's a story that was done when the "museum" first opened:

 

http://arstechnica.com/old/content/2007/06/ars-takes-a-field-trip-the-creation-museum.ars

 

It has some awesome pictures.  This one is my favorite:

 

Ummm...I'm leaning towards "No" when thinking about visiting that museum.  That wooden chair and triceratops alone...

And thus we have the conundrum. Us forward thinkers are all for inclusion and tolerance until it involves Christians, southerners or those who have the audacity to interpret a holy book called the Bible in a way they see fit for themselves and invite others who are willing or curious to check it out.

 

I understand the tax-payer dollars issue but some of these posts above are pretty transparent.

Intolerance? Here? You may find narrow-mindedness, bigotry and derangement syndrome in all of its free-floating manifestations (why, maybe even on this very thread). But never intolerance! How intolerant of you! lol

 

We pride ourselves on bigotry and intolerance, thankyouverymuch.  It's the American way since 1980!

LOL.  I know!  You should see the plaque about carnivorous animals eating plants.  And no, I haven't been either.  I can't bring myself to financially support this with my admission ticket.

Oh my God.  I apologize to all the Catholics out there.  Catholic churches are absolutely gorgeous and are the epitome of class and elegance (along with that whole body and blood wafers thing).  This "thing" called a "museum" looks like a Creationist Madame Tussauds minus Kim Kardashian.  THE HORROR!  I wish somebody would actually create a GOOD Christian-based museum sometime.  Not with Littlefoot or "Not The Baby!" as characters riding around with Adam & Eve!

 

Now I feel justified by bashing the joint :).

Oh Lord, no no no.  This is too much.

 

 

 

I knew this museum was racist...

 

I don't see no black sheep!

 

Catholics don't believe that the bible is literal.  In fact, Catholic schools teach evolution in the classroom (and the previous Pope was a huge proponent of the big bang, as he asserted that a definite beginning implies a creator, as opposed to an truly infinite timeline with no beginning or end).  In 12 years of Catholic education, I never had a teacher (even nuns) assert that the creation stories in Genesis were "true".  They were always presented as being morality tales that are meant to be instructive, not historical.

 

True. Creationism (and Biblical inerrancy in general) have never been part of mainstream Christianity. This includes the Roman Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion, most mainline Protestant denominations, and the various branches of Orthodox Christianity.

 

Biblical inerrancy is a relatively recent invention (within the past 150 years or so) among hardline evangelical Christians in the United States (although it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly developing nations, via missionary work) and represents the beliefs of a very small minority of Christians worldwide. Most mainstream Christians would be ashamed to be lumped in with the wackos who built the Creation Museum and who are proposing to build this theme park in Grant County.

 

That said, I have no objection to it being built or with tourists choosing to spend their money their if they wish, but I have a huge problem with public funds being spent toward its construction and with a public official giving it free publicity.

 

 

 

Adam is cradling that sheep pretty close.  At least it explains why God made Eve.  "It's Adam and Eve, not Adam and Ewe."

 

  I think ColDayMan should visit the museum and provide a photo tour.  :-D

 

  I think ColDayMan should visit the museum and provide a photo tour. :-D

 

I think they'd spray holy water on me and I'd die before I even get to the "Claymation" exhibit.

And thus we have the conundrum. Us forward thinkers are all for inclusion and tolerance until it involves Christians, southerners or those who have the audacity to interpret a holy book called the Bible in a way they see fit for themselves and invite others who are willing or curious to check it out.

 

I understand the tax-payer dollars issue but some of these posts above are pretty transparent.

Intolerance? Here? You may find narrow-mindedness, bigotry and derangement syndrome in all of its free-floating manifestations (why, maybe even on this very thread). But never intolerance! How intolerant of you! lol

 

We pride ourselves on bigotry and intolerance, thankyouverymuch. It's the American way since 1980!

 

Dernit!  I was all geared up fitna have a drag out which yous and y'all brangs me sarcasm.

 

Thanks for the laugh. 

Creation Museum rejects same-sex couple from Date Night event

 

PETERSBURG - A Date Night event at the Creation Museum in Petersburg was disrupted when a same-sex couple was denied entry.

 

While accounts differ, what is clear is that a man who planned to enter the Feb. 11 event with a male friend was told the two would not be allowed to enter. Additionally, they did not receive a refund of the $71.90 cost for the two tickets they had purchased online.

 

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20110219/NEWS0103/102200330/Creation-Museum-rejects-same-sex-couple?odyssey=tab

Because the place was built with public subsidy, which I find unbelievable by the way, the argument that this is a "private" entity is weakened. 

 

Anyhow, I'm so glad this awesome history museum* isn't in Ohio.

First the Creation Museum in Petersburg, KY, then the Noah's Ark Park in Grant County, KY -- what's next in this parade of idiocy, rock climbing the Wall of Jericho in Campbell County, KY?  :laugh:

Because the place was built with public subsidy, which I find unbelievable by the way, the argument that this is a "private" entity is weakened.

 

No, it was entirely privately financed, through donations and fundraising. No public money was involved in the construction of the Creation Museum.

I hope that couple gets every red cent of their refund and even more in a harrassment suit.  I don't care if it brings negative publicity to the region.  The Creation Museum is dead wrong for this.

Because the place was built with public subsidy, which I find unbelievable by the way, the argument that this is a "private" entity is weakened.

 

No, it was entirely privately financed, through donations and fundraising. No public money was involved in the construction of the Creation Museum.

 

But the Noah's Ark theme park thing will receive a public subsidy correct? 

^ Correct

Welp, I stand corrected. It was actually a tax break that any theme park would've received.

 

Note to self: open ridiculous theme park in KY.

 

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?279393-Noah-s-ark-Park-No-same-sex-couples-allowed-at-the-Creation-Museum-Date-Night-(UPDATE)

 

Because the place was built with public subsidy, which I find unbelievable by the way, the argument that this is a "private" entity is weakened.

 

No, it was entirely privately financed, through donations and fundraising. No public money was involved in the construction of the Creation Museum.

While a pain in the butt, if a refund is not given I would file a action in Kentucky's version of small claims court.  The ticket purchase would be considered a contract which was not fulfilled by one of the parties (that being admission to the museum).  Unfortunately, under most common law contract law, damages would not be much more than the price of the ticket (in Ohio they would also probably be awarded court costs but not attorney fees which is why I would file in small claims court where most people represent themselves...still a lot of trouble to get $71.00 back).

Since it has been reported that they were intent on being provocative I think the small claims case would be inevitable just so they can get a few more stories printed about it.

The Ark Encounter has a new diorama showing giants and dinosaurs fighting with regular-sized human gladiators

 

http://www.rawstory.com/2017/02/creationist-ken-ham-dinosaurs-fought-gladiator-battles-against-humans-and-giants/