We drove down to the Kentucky museum the night before and spent the night in a hotel. We were able to get to the museum early and enjoyed the entire day!
The museum is amazing. The displays are thought provoking. I've been using materials in our homeschool for years backed by the Creation Museum or from a young earth perspective, but still learned a lot.
It was fascinating and still fun. There was no way to see all the displays and read all the materials with those displays in one day. I tried to see the main points and enjoy time with my family and the rest of the youth. It was also Jasmine's birthday. The day was made extra special when she got to go on a camel ride!
I have a lot of respect for Ken Ham and the Creation Museum. So many attack the man and the museum because of his young earth views. And... I get it. A young Earth view backed by science that has a different starting point and a different reasoning behind it is frustrating for evolutionists, atheists, and even certain Christians that seem to think the Bible couldn't possibly be literal.
I doubt I'll change anyone's mind by posting about our little trip. I teach my children about evolution and creationism, as I believe it is narrow-minded to only teach one way. My children will be presented with evolutionary ideas and messages for the rest of their lives. Since I desire their faith to be theirs and not mine, I believe they should not be ignorant of ideas counter to my beliefs.
Ken Ham takes the abuse doled out to him quite patiently. He responds when needed, but takes the name-calling and hateful remarks and articles with a lot of grace. He knows he won't convince the world. His aim seems to be to provide the Creation Museum, as well as materials and more research, into the field of Creationism and Young Earth Science for those that believe this way or have genuine questions.
We had a great time and hope to go back!
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