Mooned by Ken Ham

 

Mako Island Moon Pool. Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 

Just when I think I am finally done with Answers in Genesis, I am alerted to something even MORE ridiculous!

I started hearing about the Ark Encounter and something called a "Moon Pool" so I did a Deep Dive into it. 😉

I'm not going to do much commenting (or laughing) and let Ken Ham explain what a "Moon Pool" is and what he thinks it has to do with Noah’s Ark.

Okay, let's be clear! There is absolutely NO such thing mentioned in the BIBLE or even remotely hinted at.❗️🤨

So where did Ken get his GOOFY notion from?! Keep reading.

Here's what Moon Pools are for in REAL life.

"A moon pool is an equipment deployment and retrieval feature used by marine drilling platforms, drillships, diving support vessels, fishing vessels, marine research and underwater exploration or research vessels, and underwater habitats. It is also known as a wet porch. It is an opening found in the floor or base of the hull, platform, or chamber giving access to the water below. Because of its stable location, it safely allows technicians or researchers to lower tools and instruments into the sea."

It is designed to give ACCESS to the water. Now let’s see what the BIBLE says about this.

"The animals going in were male and female of every living thing, as God had commanded Noah. Then the Lord shut him in." (Genesis 7:16)

It is my professional opinion that Ken has a serious Screw Loose. Why is anybody STILL listening to him?!

But as long as he and Answers in Genesis have MILLIONS of dedicated followers from around the world I am stuck shining a spotlight on these RIDICULOUS things in order to uphold what the Bible really says and defend the honor of (my Beloved) Jesus, as I continue to bring you...

The Truth with Love,

Always Laura-Lee 😔✝️🇨🇦

LINK Answers in Genesis: Rebuilding Tower of Babel

LINK "Restraining Ken Ham and Martyn Iles (Cults Using Modern Technology)

(from my Entertainment blog, "The Bible and the Biz")

LINK "Martyn Iles Officially Made CEO of Answers in Genesis" (my blog post)

LINK "Answers in Genesis: Genetic Gobbledygook"

LINK "Ken Ham’s Missionary Lizzards"

ANSWERS in GENESIS: Genetic Gobbledygook

Now I'm no expert in genetics, but I am in Gobbledygook and I know it when I hear it. Welcome to Answers in Genesis's latest video release, "Origins of Evolution Exposed". Sounds great, right? The only problem with this video is it's full of, you guessed it, GOBBLEDYGOOK❗️

One of the basic problems with Answers in Genesis is the massive amount of inferring that they do. Inferring? Yes. In other words, "guessing". The Bible is silent about LOTS of things, so the AiG people do LOTS of inferring to fill in the blanks. The biggest problem is that people just accept what the AiG "experts" say point blank. These days the same words can mean VERY different things to different people. We need to be constantly asking people to define their terms.

Also, people don't have the same Bible knowledge that they did in past generations, so they believe the things AiG is saying are in the Bible when they are not.

For example, 

AiG says that there were no mountains before the flood but just large hills, which is why the Flood waters didn't need to be very high. WHAT?!  The Bible doesn't say either way.

Gobbledygook!

Let's look at a slide from the video I'm talking about. But first you must understand that AiG actually believes in "Natural Selection", which the rest of Creationists do NOT believe in. (but Natural Selection is Gobbledygook I'll save for another blog post.)

In the Bible we read, 

"You are to bring into the ark two of all living creatures, male and female, to keep them alive with you. 20 Two of every kind of bird, of every kind of animal and of every kind of creature that moves along the ground will come to you to be kept alive. 21 You are to take every kind of food that is to be eaten and store it away as food for you and for them.” (Genesis 6:19-21)

Now I want to draw your attention to the word "KIND". Now go back and REread the Bible verses again taking note of that word. I'll wait. 🙂

In order to explain how so many animals were on the Ark AiG infers (there's that word again) that the word "kind" means the main classification, like "Canines" or the dog kind. (Which I think could be plausible.) But now let’s look at the AiG slide of "Dog kind" from the video in question.

Apparently you get "Less Information" as you go from the Wolf to the Poodle.

Firstly, they need to define  "less information". Do they mean information in the animal's DNA? A poodle doesn't have LESS information in its DNA than a wolf, it has DIFFERENT information in its DNA. Their different characteristics are because some genes in their DNA are recessive (take a back seat, so to speak) and some are dominant (stand out). This is basic Biology that I took in high school, which BTW was a CHRISTIAN high school. (Woohoo! Shout out to Vancouver Christian Secondary School. 🙋🏻‍♀️)

But just more Answers in Genesis Gobbledygook.

Now back in those Bible verses it says,

"You are to take every kind of food".

Do we apply AiG reasoning to the food too? They don't even follow their OWN reasoning.

Gobbledygook.

I understand that compared to the complete and utter NONSENSE spouted by the Evolutionists this sounds reasonable, but that doesn't make it accurate.

 This is my point. You must not hesitate to question EVERYTHING that you hear! Don't accept anything just because it sounds okay and it's what the people around you are saying is true. That is a recipe for disaster! I believe the Bible is literally true and anything that is the Truth will stand, no matter how much it is scrutinized. 🤨

Thank you for taking the time reading through this. I know this is intense and perhaps uncomfortable to read, especially if you have been getting your information FROM Answers in Genesis. I understand where you're at. I did too. For twenty years! But I must bring your attention to this because it is fundamentally important and because I am dedicated to bringing you…

 The Truth with Love,

Always Laura-Lee 

Please follow the LINK to my original post about Answers in Genesis from several months ago.

LINK "Answers in KENesis"

Plus,

LINK "Martyn Iles Officially Made CEO of Answers in Genesis"

Don't give up hope, Folks. There really ARE answers in Genesis. You just need to go and read and study it for YOURSELVES. 

Ken Ham and His "MISSIONARY LIZZARDS"

 

I hate to keep harping about #AnswersinGenesis because I have done enough of a Deep Dive into them (to last three lifetimes), but the algorithms keep throwing AiG stuff up at me and they are so seriously flakey it is hard to ignore all of it. 🤪🥴

To prove my point, cast your eyes on THIS article about Dinosaurs wearing saddles. (No. I'm not joking. 😣) It is not specifically against  #KenHam and his crew but the author is attempting to understand Ken's convaluted thinking. I feel bad for people like this because they WANT to understand what the Bible says and why Christians believe in it literally, but with Ken and his penchant for ridiculous PR gimmicks (AiG and its sensory overwhelming #ArKENcounter theme park) being the tip of the spear and poster for all things #Genesis, they can't see past the rigamaroll to the basic Truth of God's Holy Word.

Plus, Ken's personal blog and Facebook posts not only ramble on for paragraph after paragraph about the SAME things I've been listening to and reading for THREE DECADES❗️❗️❗️, but now he is RE-living and discussing things from the past. He began one recent post with "Back in 2014..." and another one with "The reason we originally built the Ark Encounter..."

Even the "brand new" videos he releases are from years and years ago! He just loves the sound of his own voice, will do anything to keep people thinking about him and wants to stay relevant in order to sell AiG merchandise.

Yikes! 😬

And Ken wonders why he can't engage the MASSIVE Gen-Z demographic. 😴

Relevance involves being current, perceptive, informed, sympathetic and compassionate towards OTHERS! 

 Yikes! 😬

I LOVE the Bible and have studied it willingly and lovingly for 45 years. Sometimes overcome by its contents I have actually KISSED a page when something God says has moved me profoundly. 😘

HOWEVER, after spending these past couple months examining Answers in Genesis, NOW if I even hear someone quote or reference something from the first eleven chapters of the Bible I feel a cringe-response kick in.😖 Damage done by Captain Ken and his Crew's nonsense.

If I'M feeling this way, I wonder what NON-Christians are thinking and feeling. Not those against God, but those starving for some sound thinking and real answers to our crazy, mixed up world.

I know I'll get past the damage AiG has done to me, but will others? There are 355 THOUSAND people following Ken on Facebook alone and another 240 Thousand following #MartynIles and those numbers will probably grow as AiG invests big money to take their mission GLOBAL, with a special emphasis on #Australia 🇦🇺, the #UK 🇬🇧 and  #Genzies.

Did I say, "YIKES!" yet? 😬

The Truth with Love,

Always Laura-Lee ✝️🇨🇦

A PURPLE BEAR next to a TOILET ❓️

( I don't even WANT to know what that's about. YIKES!)

Resources. 

Above images taken DIRECTLY from the Answers in Genesis website.

Article screenshot from

LINK "Saddle Sore at the Ark Encounter"

PS.

In the above article the author refers to "AiG's radical creationists". In my estimation that is a very accurate term that I may actually start using. They aren't merely people, like myself, who are Creationists but RADICAL in their beliefs. And RADICAL beliefs usually lead to UNBALANCED thinking and RADICAL behavior. 

For more information about Answers in Genesis's radical beliefs and behavior follow the LINK to...

MARTYN ILES Officially Made CEO of Answers in Genesis" (my blog)

LINK "Answers in Genesis: Genetic Gobbledygook" (my blog)

LINK "Mooned by Ken Ham" (my blog)

What does any of this have to do with Jesus? (sigh) 😞

MARTYN ILES Officially Made CEO of Answers in Genesis

 

The problem Martyn and Ken have with ME is that they can't accuse me of being an Atheist and/or Evolutionist who has a "secular world view" and therefore I am PERSECUTING them for "holding to the authority of God's Word".

I believe the Bible is true (from cover to cover) and I take it literally. I have been a Born Again Christian for 45 years. I have a personal relationship with Jesus. I believe in Creative Design. I know science and historical events declare the veracity of the Scriptures. I believe in a Young Earth. I have publicly debated the Theory of Evolution for FOUR DECADES. I have never met Martyn or Ken so I have no personal squabble with them so I am NOT persecuting them.

But I also KNOW Ken is a greedy, Narcissistic Megalomaniac. His doctrine is unsound, Answers in Genesis is a corrupt organization and he and Martyn Iles (new AiG CEO) make their money by enslaving people to WORSHIP a big boat in a field in Kentucky. They specifically have their eyes on the extremely LUCRATIVE and previously ELUSIVE Gen-Z market and are about to use TENS of MILLIONS of dollars of "ministry" money and AiG's MASSIVE PR Machine and Spin Doctors to take their mission GLOBAL. ...
... and I have a wee bit of an issue with that. 🤏

All I can add to that is "BUYER BEWARE" (and don't drink any Kool-aid they may offer you).️️️

#Jesus is NOT pleased and is about to crash the whole evil mess! 
(So stay tuned because things at Answers in Genesis are about to get "real interesting like".)

The Truth with Love,
Always Laura-Lee 



("Don't be shy, Laura-Lee, tell us how you REALLY feel". )

http://lauraleewashere.blogspot.com/2023/08/ken-ham-answers-in-kenesis.html

The conclusion to this Supreme Court case means Ken thought he would lose so he paid out oodles of money in order for  CMI to drop the case under the condition they keep their mouths shut. They grabbed the Millions and have kept their mouths shut.

 (I wouldn't give you a dime for the whole lot of them) 

LINK "Answers in Genesis: Genetic Gobbledygook" (my blog)

LINK "Restaining Ken Ham and Martyn Iles (Cults Using Modern Technology)

(from my Entertainment blog, "The Bible and the Biz")

Martyn has sacrificed his Integrity (if he even had any to begin with) by getting Answers in Genesis personnel to set up bogus online accounts in order to give his book, “Who Am I? Solving the Identity Puzzle” 5-Star ratings and positive reviews.

(Also NOTE, previous reviews done by AiG people are to Promote Ken Ham's books)

And he is apparently passing himself off as some kind of “Doctor” to follow in the footsteps of his master, mentor, Ken Ham and make as much money as possible.

I've been reviewing books for decades with a proclivity to locate new Christian authors. If you wish to read my review of Martyn's book (and compare it to the others) follow the Link to the Goodreads page for “Who Am I?”.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205251131-who-am-i

How Narcissists Use Money as a Weapon

 

1. SECRETIVE ABOUT FINANCES

In intimate relationships, this can include being vague about their money situation, like how much they make or have saved.

This dynamic can happen in business, too. A narcissistic co-founder might casually tell you: “Since you’re the creative genius, I’ll manage the boring money stuff.”

2. ONLY GENEROUS IN PUBLIC

To narcissists, spending large amounts of money on others can be a way to get people to like them. They may be stingy in private, for example, but cover dinner for colleagues or give gifts just for show.

3. SKIMP ON ESSENTIALS

Narcissists can be grandiose when it comes to self-serving, unnecessary spending but skimp on the essentials like food. 

Also a behavior pattern found in Narcissistic CEOs who barely pay their staff a decent wage but use company funds to fly first class and book luxury hotels.

4. HYPOCRITES 

Narcissism and hypocrisy are two sides of the same coin.

Most narcissists believe the rules don’t apply to them, even though they are quick to enforce them on everyone else. This includes dealing with budgets. They are entitled to spend the money but others are not.

5. USE MONEY AS A PUNISHMENT

They reward you financially when you do what they want, and then withhold money when they want to punish you for disobedience. This is meant to degrade and unstabilize you so you are easier to manipulate and control.

"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." (1 Timothy 6:10)