Be a thorn in Ken Ham’s side


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Answers in Genesis fought to have its funding reinstated — and won.

In 2015, the Courier-Journal reports that the group appealed the board’s decision through a federal lawsuit. Answers in Genesis argued that Ark Encounters’ tax exemptions were denied based on the theme park’s “religious purpose and message.” U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove sided with Ham’s organization, writing in his January ruling that the attraction is “neutral, has a secular purpose, and does not grant preferential treatment to anyone based on religion.”

Groups like Tri-State Freethinkers not only disagree with that ruling, they’re also willing to fight it. The Freethinkers have crowdsourced more than $7,200 to campaign against Ark Encounters. If the group raises $10,000 — their next milestone — that will buy “four billboards at the same time or up to 10 locations spread out over the summer.” Should they raise $150 million, however, they plan to build their own park — one that doesn’t discriminate against gays.

Have a dollar or three? Think about floating them over to the Tri-State Freethinkers, who are doing a good job of being  a thorn in Ken Ham’s side.

Comments

  1. cicely says

    […] the attraction is “neutral, has a secular purpose, and does not grant preferential treatment to anyone based on religion.”

    *derisive snort*
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  2. says

    I was, and am, at a complete fucking loss as to how this judge came to that conclusion, let alone having the spine to say it out loud and render it into a judgment. If I could ask one question, it would be “what secular purpose, exactly?” I’d put money on a reply of “oh entertainment, and you know, converting those heathen unbelievers.”

  3. cicely says

    If I could ask one question, it would be “what secular purpose, exactly?”

    “Protecting Our Family And Cultural Values.”
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