Obviously this may be for another thread, but how? How can people pick and choose what they believe? Don't people either believe the bible or dismiss it? Especially the NT and that Jesus was the son of God and that he died and rose from the dead? If the bible isn't true including the Ark and the flood wasn't Jesus just a good preacher and a "magician"?

 

Which "creation" story do you believe? Genesis 1 or 2?

First of all, let's establish that you know nothing of what I am or am not tolerant toward, and to what extent. And I'm not here, nor do I need to, defend my faith and personal beliefs to you.

 

Now that we have that taken care of, what you need to understand is that not everyone interprets the Bible in a strictly literal manner. There are a great deal of Christians (probably the vast majority) who understand that science (as we know it) plays a role in interpreting our past. The Bible stories are important, and are based in some truth. But we have to look at them with our God-given common sense.

 

People outside the state do make fun of the creation museum and the ideas it promotes. This ark thing will likely serve to accentuate that. Maybe it will turn out to be such an economic boon to the state that it compensates for any negative perceptions it might produce. We shall see.

 

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I take great offense in some people insinuating that one cannot be a Christian if one does not subscribe to the a "6000 year old Earth." Thankfully, I appreciate the ability to think and reason that God gave me put the evidence provided in nature together that leads to a conclusion that the Earth, and certainly the universe, are both vastly older than that.

Which "creation" story do you believe? Genesis 1 or 2?

 

I have no idea what I believe or what to believe I just think you should be all in so to say.

Which "creation" story do you believe? Genesis 1 or 2?

 

Both. Same story told from a different vantage point.

 

I'm a believer that the earth is 6,000 years old; but I also believe the modern dating saying it's much older. I believe God created the earth with age already on it--just as He created Adam & Eve with age on them. They were not infants when God created them, but rather fully-grown adults. So on the day he was created, Adam was 1-day-old; but in actuality he appeared to be much older.

 

I also believe the devastation of the worldwide flood made the earth appear to be older than it actually is.

 

Just some food for thought.

No, I'm telling you something you don't want to accept because it challenges your thinking. Just wait until the jokes start -- or continue, in the case of the creation museum.

 

No, You simply said that the state will be looked as a backward state for doing so. I said it already is? Is that is your definition of challenging ones intellectual ability?

As they should. Not one tax dollar should go to this project.

 

I propose a museum that will bring thousands of jobs and revenue to Kentucky. The main theme of my museum is that God doesn't exist and religion is bad. You cool with the public funding it?

 

You can privately fund your museum. Like this one is getting privately funded and is getting the tax benefits just like any other business.

So Hong Kong is now our standard? Should we go ahead and build apartments on top of apartments stacked on top of each other in our cities because it's what they do in Hong Kong?Clyde;

 

I was referencing an attraction park..not Hong Kongs way of living. You are stretching it to the extreme.

 

Some people opened a "tourist attraction" in Newport where you could walk on top of a bridge and actually walk out over the water. It was going to work because it was very popular in Australia. Failed miserably.

 

That didn't have over 1 billion followers.

 

In addition, you've got Kings Island for people to go to.

 

I , like you, hope it works because it would be good for the state.

 

I'd be uncomfortable banking on support from the Creation Museum fans. How many such museums exist in the midwest? The country? 1?

I would not invest any money in it though.

 

The park is expected to draw 1.6 million visitors a year coming from a study by America’s Research Group.

 

Be honest. Would you not fund it because you do not think it would work? Or because what it pertains to? It pertains to all other religions. Just not Atheists. Even if it was entirely fictional...I would think a petting zoo, a huge boat, all the attractions and who knows what else would still be pretty cool

State tax incentives worth $37 million to bring the big wooden boat here

 

STORY LINK

I was referencing an attraction park..not Hong Kongs way of living. You are stretching it to the extreme.

 

 

 

That didn't have over 1 billion followers.

 

 

 

The park is expected to draw 1.6 million visitors a year coming from a study by America’s Research Group.

 

Be honest. Would you not fund it because you do not think it would work? Or because what it pertains to? It pertains to all other religions. Just not Atheists. Even if it was entirely fictional...I would think a petting zoo, a huge boat, all the attractions and who knows what else would still be pretty cool

 

Your implied assumption that I'm against it because of it's theme makes this life-long Catholic laugh .

 

As to your "they didin't have 1 billion followers" comment, if you think that people from Oklahoma, Nevada, Florida, and Wisconsin are coming to Williamstown,KY to ride rides that are wrapped in Christianity I'd ask you to take a step back and re-think your position. It's illogical. Comparing it to the Creation Museum is illogical IMO.

State tax incentives worth $37 million to bring the big wooden boat here

 

STORY LINK

 

The way it's structured appears to be a pretty sound investment by the state. Bring in jobs and earn state income and sales tax on the $150 million construction, then give back incentives against future sales tax while continuing to earn sales and income tax. Good move.

Your implied assumption that I'm against it because of it's theme makes this life-long Catholic laugh .

 

As to your "they didin't have 1 billion followers" comment, if you think that people from Oklahoma, Nevada, Florida, and Wisconsin are coming to Williamstown,KY to ride rides that are wrapped in Christianity I'd ask you to take a step back and re-think your position. It's illogical. Comparing it to the Creation Museum is illogical IMO.

 

No no no that's not what I meant. That was a serious question when I asked you for your reasons why you do not support it. I was just curious.

 

As for the followers comment....I am saying that an enormous percentage of people are Christian. There are a lot of people that will make that days drive. I am not expecting it to be the next Vegas for Christians. I realize that people will not probably drive over 7 or 8 hours just to see it. However there are a lot of people Christians, Muslims, Jews that would come. Heck, I am sure people will come to it just for the heck of it even if they don't believe in it.

 

As Grant County being my home city, I am glad to see something boost that town up. I believe the most recent thing to get that place going was a LaRosas and trust me, that was a big deal to them.

No no no that's not what I meant. That was a serious question when I asked you for your reasons why you do not support it. I was just curious.

 

As for the followers comment....I am saying that an enormous percentage of people are Christian. There are a lot of people that will make that days drive. I am not expecting it to be the next Vegas for Christians. I realize that people will not probably drive over 7 or 8 hours just to see it. However there are a lot of people Christians, Muslims, Jews that would come. Heck, I am sure people will come to it just for the heck of it even if they don't believe in it.

 

As Grant County being my home city, I am glad to see something boost that town up. I believe the most recent thing to get that place going was a LaRosas and trust me, that was a big deal to them.

 

I disagree with your assertion that "Christians" will support this because of it's theme. I'm a Catholic christian and have zero desire to support it despite the fact that I hope it succeeds so that the people of the area gain something. It's like saying there are X number of Catholics yet only half of them are actually practicing the faith.

 

I'll guess that 80 to 90% of the BGPers consider themselves Christians yet I bet less than 33% will EVER visit the place(and I'm being generious).

I disagree with your assertion that "Christians" will support this because of it's theme. I'm a Catholic christian and have zero desire to support it despite the fact that I hope it succeeds so that the people of the area gain something. It's like saying there are X number of Catholics yet only half of them are actually practicing the faith.

 

Yeah, what am I thinking? To think that people would come to see a replica of one of the most famous stories ever told? Especially the faiths that hold it as a very important story...

 

So if you are not against it because of its theme like you stated earlier....why are you against it? You have yet to state..

 

I'll guess that 80 to 90% of the BGPers consider themselves Christians yet I bet less than 33% will EVER visit the place(and I'm being generious).

 

I do not see how you can say 30% would be a bad thing? Just the Cincinnati Metropolitan area the population is about 2,200,000. 25% of that population going including others would be terrific.

I disagree with your assertion that "Christians" will support this because of it's theme. I'm a Catholic christian and have zero desire to support it despite the fact that I hope it succeeds so that the people of the area gain something. It's like saying there are X number of Catholics yet only half of them are actually practicing the faith.

 

I'll guess that 80 to 90% of the BGPers consider themselves Christians yet I bet less than 33% will EVER visit the place(and I'm being generious).

 

My kids are too old to make it attractive to us. IF they have some kind of major discount day I could see my wife and I going because of it being different. Certainly can't see more than one visit, unlike King's Island.

Yeah, what am I thinking? To think that people would come to see a replica of one of the most famous stories ever told? Especially the faiths that hold it as a very important story...

 

So if you are not against it because of its theme like you stated earlier....why are you against it? You have yet to state..

 

 

 

I do not see how you can say 30% would be a bad thing? Just the Cincinnati Metropolitan area the population is about 2,200,000. 25% of that population going including others would be terrific.

 

Why do you keep asking why I'm "against" it? I'm not. I just don't think it will succeed. As I've stated at least twice I hope it does succeed. I just don't see me having any desire to go there. I hardly think I'm in the minority.

 

You keep banking on the 1.6M expected visitors. I'm telling you that's far-fetched. In my mind this is a one-time thing for people. Once you've been there once why would you come back if it's not convenient? So if I'm right then that is going to require , say, 1M new visitors the following year and then more than that the subsequent years. I just don't see it.

 

If you think the people of Cincinnati are going to Grant County for an amusement park when they can go to Kings Island I think you're not thinking clearly.