No Gay Gene? Do Genetics Determine Morality?
| Answers in Genesis For decades, scientists have been searching for a so-called “gay” gene. Of course, this is more than just some dry academic pursuit. There’s a social and moral agenda behind it—that is, if scientists can prove there’s a genetic “cause” for homosexual behavior, then many believe it can be argued that people are “born this way.”
Judge Rules in Favor of Transgender Student in Restroom Case
| Answers in Genesis After four years, a case in Virginia involving a transgender student and restrooms has been settled by a federal judge. The case was decided in favor of the transgender student (now a 20-year-old) who was told “he” (really, she) could not use the male restroom, but could use a gender-neutral facility.
Psychology Today Chides People for Not Dating Trans People
| Answers in Genesis Who is in your potential dating pool? That was the question asked in a recent study. The choices included a variety of gender “identities,” including cisgender woman, transgender man, and someone who is non-binary. Unsurprisingly, 87.5% of individuals only chose either a cisgender man or a cisgender woman.
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Are Sex and Gender Identity the Same Thing?
| Answers in Genesis Should businesses have to supply female uniforms to male employees who identify as female? That’s the question under consideration in a lawsuit against a family-owned funeral service in Detroit. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is interpreting “sex” in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as gender identity.
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Sad Consequences of Gender Revolution Laws
| Answers in Genesis Yet another report has hit the news of a child, in this case a 10-year-old girl, being sexually assaulted in a restroom by a biological male who self-identifies as a woman. For his offense, the perpetrator was banned from having any further contact with children and was given community services and electronic tagging.
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Women’s College: Don’t Call Students “Women”
| Answers in Genesis Professors at a women’s college in Massachusetts, Mount Holyoke College, have been instructed not to refer to their students as “women.” Instead they are to use the gender-neutral term “students.” Reportedly, they have also been asked not to refer to “the two genders,” male and female.
Delaware Students May Soon Self-Identify Gender and “Race”
| Answers in Genesis According to an opinion piece in National Post, students in Delaware public schools may soon be able to self-identify their own gender or “race.” The state is expected to adopt a resolution, approved by both the governor and Delaware State Education Association, that allows for this.
Homosexuality
| Answers in Genesis What does the Bible have to say about homosexual “marriage”? How should Christians respond to the ever increasing acceptance of this behavior?
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Penguin Partners Promote LGBTQ?
| Answers in Genesis Sydney Aquarium has used an exhibit to justify same-sex attraction as “natural.” As animals are not moral creatures, we should not look to them to determine morality.
Trading Truth for Tolerance?
| Answers in Genesis The cultural divide in America concerning the family is growing. Hollywood films and other media have launched an aggressive campaign to normalize same-sex relationships.
Why Is There a “Decline in LGBT Acceptance”?
| Answers in Genesis The LGBT media monitoring organization, GLAAD, releases the results of their “Accelerating Acceptance Survey” every year, since 2016. The results from the 2018 survey were somewhat surprising—there has been a significant drop in LGBT “allies” according to the survey results, particularly among 18–34-year-olds.
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Signing the “Nashville Statement” on Marriage and Gender May Have Broken Dutch Law
| Answers in Genesis This Nashville Statement affirms a biblical view of only two genders, male and female, and marriage as a lifelong union between a man and woman. Recently the Nashville Statement was translated into Dutch and signed by Christian leaders in the Netherlands—and Dutch prosecutors are investigating if this breaks the law.
Gay Barbie? Couple Pushes for “Diversity” in Doll Sets
| Answers in Genesis or nearly 60 years Barbie and Ken—the dolls produced by Mattel—have been a pair. But a gay couple is meeting with Mattel in the hopes of changing that. After they complained about a lack of “diversity” to Mattel, they secured a meeting with the toymakers in the hopes of helping them expand their doll line.
Chick-Fil-A Expansion into Canada Sparks LGBT Outrage
| Answers in Genesis The American chicken sandwich chain Chick-Fil-A recently announced it was expanding into Canada, but the news quickly sparked outrage from some of the Canadian LGBT community because the CEO believes in biblical marriage.
Jimmy Carter: Jesus Would Approve of Gay Marriage
| Answers in Genesis Can we know Jesus’ thoughts on gay “marriage”? Recently former US President Jimmy Carter, a professing Christian and Sunday School teacher at his Baptist church, was asked in an interview for his thoughts on gay “marriage” and if he thought Jesus would approve of it.
Christians Apologize to the Filipino LGBT Community
| Answers in Genesis A group of professing Filipino Christians recently marched in an LGBT pride. According to reports, “The demonstration was part of the church's ‘I'm Sorry’ campaign, through which members seek to apologize on behalf of their fellow Christians for the way biblical writings have been used against the LGBT community.”
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Eat More Chicken—Unless You’re the CEO of Twitter
| Answers in Genesis Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO, recently ate at Chick-fil-A and tweeted about it. Reportedly, LGBT activists got upset with Dorsey for eating at Chick-fil-A, especially in June during so-called “Pride Month.” Why? Because Chick-fil-A was founded and is owned by a Christian family that believes in biblical marriage.
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Living in the Tension of Grace and Truth
| Answers in Genesis As our culture redefines “sex” and “gender” to include “gender identity” and “sexual orientation,” Christian schools that think biblically on this issue are wrestling with how to live faithfully to God’s Word while operating in a culture that is radically opposed to Scripture.
God’s Not Clear on Homosexual Behavior?
| Answers in Genesis God does not allow us to pick and choose which verses to follow or reject. But those who say the Bible doesn’t condemn homosexual behavior do just that. Tim Chaffey, AiG–U.S., explains.
Penguin Homosexuality
| Answers in Genesis After previous reports of homosexual penguins, the birds seem to be an icon of aberrant sexual practice. But headlines aside, new research shows there’s relatively little to the idea of penguin homosexuality.
Audacious Love
| Answers in Genesis How can we share the truth about homosexuality
without appearing to be unloving—or worse, actually
acting in unloving ways?
Troops Moving Out
| Answers in Genesis As expected, the decision by the Boy Scouts of America to open membership to homosexual youth is leading to an exodus of churches as troop sponsors.
Oliver Thomas Denies Religious Credibility
| Answers in Genesis Baptist minister Oliver “Buzz” Thomas, in a USA TODAY opinion piece, takes aim at those who take aim at homosexuality, suggesting that such anti-homosexual statements by churches are causing religion to “lose its credibility.”
Ungodly Regulations
| Answers in Genesis In the UK last February, the Equality Act became law. There is a little-noticed section of the Act that gives the Government the right to introduce “Regulations” on sexual orientation discrimination.
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Gay “Marriage” About to Become Law in Canada?
| Answers in Genesis The Supreme Court of Canada ruled yesterday (December 9) that so-called gay “marriage” is constitutional. Six Canadian provinces (and a territory) had already passed legislation to permit such unions.
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Gay “Marriage” OK’d in the US
| Answers in Genesis The Supreme Judicial Court in Massachusetts (USA) has ruled that homosexual couples have a right to the ‘protections, benefits, and obligations of civil marriage.’
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Exit SARS . . . Enter Same-Sex “Marriages”!
| Answers in Genesis After the recent SARS crisis, Canada is now in a health crisis of a different sort—the health of the God-ordained institution of marriage in the second largest country (by landmass) on earth.
Marriage
| Answers in Genesis Marriage was instituted by God in Genesis. Therefore God alone has the right to declare what marriage is—and what it is not.
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A Match Made in Heaven
| Answers in Genesis Many women have the impression that the Genesis account of Adam and Eve imposed a humiliating, subservient role on women. Is this really the case?
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2.4 The Origin of Marriage (OB4)
| Answers in Genesis Marriage is a gift of God. When God brought to Adam the woman who was specially created for him, he cried out joyfully: “This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh.”
Paganism and the Transsexual Revolution
| Answers in Genesis For much of the twentieth century, the western world lived under the umbrella of the Christian worldview. People generally built their presuppositions about the world on the Christian worldview. What is happening now in western culture is not just the influence of secularism but also the return of ancient paganism.
Supreme Injustice
| Answers in Genesis Though stopping just short of redefining marriage across America, the U.S. Supreme Court issued two historic rulings recently that support same-sex marriage.
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Interracial Marriage
| Answers in Genesis When it comes to a marriage involving two different skin “colors”, there remains in Western culture a basic intolerance. Just how should a Christian approach the topic?
Christianity Makes Weddings
| Answers in Genesis The union of one man and one woman is more than just “a piece of paper” or a big party you get to throw for your friends and family. It’s about two people becoming one flesh.
A Faithful Marriage
| Answers in Genesis A couple married for over 50 years shares what has made their marriage last and what are their important responsibilities to other believers.
“Did He Not Make Them One?”
| Answers in Genesis Marriage has been redefined by the culture to include homosexual relationships. Now a task force is being formed by the American Psychological Association to study “consensual non-monogamy.” Groups such as these are redefining marriage yet again and normalizing sinful behavior.
“Modern Alternative to Patriarchal Wedding System”?
| Answers in Genesis What is marriage? According to an opinion piece by human rights campaigner, Peter Tatchell, it’s an outdated, patriarchal system that needs to be replaced. He argues that any two people who care about each other should be allowed to form a “Civil Commitment Pact,” giving legal recognition to their relationship.
Humanists Marry More Couples than Church of Scotland
| Answers in Genesis According to a recent article, in 2017 the Humanist Society of Scotland married more couples than the Church of Scotland. This increase in secular, humanist weddings is credited for the sharp rise in the religion of secularism, particularly among younger generations.
Creation and Marriage
| Answers in Genesis Why not? Marriage is a purely creation based relationship, and in Western Society, both nonChristians and Christians generally ‘think’ evolution, that’s why not!
Marriage Redefined
| Answers in Genesis Sooner or later it is going to happen—you are going to be challenged to act
on your convictions about what marriage
is.
Inter-Racial Marriage: Is It Biblical?
| Answers in Genesis What if a Chinese person were to marry a Polynesian, or an African with black skin were to marry a Japanese, or a person from India were to marry a person from America with white skin?
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Should You Limit Your Love?
| Answers in Genesis Gay “marriage” and transgender are certainly not the extremes of this anti-biblical sexual revolution sweeping the West. We’re increasingly seeing news items relating to polyamory, the idea of someone having multiple supposedly committed relationships.
US Episcopal Church Removes “Husband and Wife” From Marriage Liturgy
| Answers in Genesis The US Episcopal church denomination, who ordains practicing homosexual clergy and offers gay wedding services, is taking this a step further by removing “husband and wife” and “procreation of children” from their marriage liturgy after gay and lesbian couples complained it was “offensive and exclusionary.”
Fearless in Seattle
| Answers in Genesis Two American pastors in Seattle, Washington, USA, who have both hosted AiG seminars in their churches, offered comments recently to the Seattle Times about the sanctity of marriage.
“The Talk”
| Answers in Genesis “The Busy Mom” sits down with the publisher of Answers magazine to share her advice for talking to kids about sex.
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Sexuality: Broken and Redeemed
| Answers in Genesis When I first saw an erotic novel at the garage sale as a 12-year-old girl, I had no idea that it would lead me down a dark road of addiction to erotica and self-pleasure.
Children for Sale
| Answers in Genesis In June, the Massachusetts House unanimously passed a bill that would allow mothers to sell their babies through commercial surrogacy.
Ken Ham’s Challenge to Fathers
| Answers in Genesis We need to make sure we understand what God has instructed for the roles of the man and woman in marriage and the methods and priorities for raising children.
Tie-Dye Heart
| Answers in Genesis Life with adopted and foster siblings brought the author close to the brokenness of a fallen world—and to part of God’s plan to help redeem that brokenness.
Family Times and Family Tears
| Answers in Genesis For many of us or those we know, Anna’s situation is all too familiar. Holiday celebrations stir up wonderful memories that can sometimes bring emotional pain.
But Why?
| Answers in Genesis The devil knows that if he can get one generation to doubt and disbelieve God’s Word starting in Genesis, he can destroy one of the main purposes of the family. How—and why—is the family coming under increasingly aggressive attacks in America? Here are just some of the ways—and reasons.
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Playing God
| Answers in Genesis The Creator has granted us an amazing privilege. We do not “own” the children we have been blessed with. They are priceless gifts from God to be trained up in the way they should go—in God’s way—because they are not ours, but God’s. What does that mean?
Interview with Mally Ham
| Answers in Genesis I asked Avery Foley, a writer and speaker with Answers in Genesis, to interview my wife, Mally, on her perspective of the history of the AiG ministry and the Ham family.
Losing Innocence
| Answers in Genesis In a rapidly
changing culture
where innocence
is lost, our young
people need answers
about gender
and sexuality
more than ever.
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Fathers Raise Your Children in the Lord
| Answers in Genesis Today, it is not uncommon to see fathers in the church who are either passive or absent in raising their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Raising your children in the Lord is about leading as a father who is himself constantly under the influence of the Holy Spirit (see Galatians 5:16–23).
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Where Parenting Begins
| Answers in Genesis Our children face a tough world, and every Christian parent yearns to direct them in the ways of the Lord. But effective parenting begins with a proper understanding of ourselves—as found in Genesis. We teach more from our actions and reactions than from our instructions.
Who “Owns” Children?
| Answers in Genesis Many suggest that society or the government owns children, but this idea flies in the face of God’s word that declares that “children are a heritage from the LORD.”
The Rise of Parenthood-Indecision Therapists
| Answers in Genesis Should you or should you not have children? Can’t decide? Maybe you should go and see a parenthood-indecision therapist. A recent article in The Washington Post highlighted this new line of therapists cutting through “the stranglehold of indecision” to help couples decide if having a baby is right for them.
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Always Standing for the Truth
| Answers in Genesis My father (and the ministry of AiG) understood that the idea of evolution and millions of years is not just a side issue or just about how people understand Genesis 1–11. What we believe about Genesis has consequences for how we read and understand the entire Bible—including the New Testament and especially the gospel!
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Helping Our Children to Love the Church
| Answers in Genesis Many young people are not part of a local church and see no reason to gather regularly with other Christians. How can concerned parents help their children love the church and carry the saving gospel to future generations? What can they do?
Experience Creation
| Answers in Genesis Creation, cursed though it may be, still reveals God’s glory and nature. In our fast-paced world, families tend to spend so much time indoors.
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The New Generation
| Answers in Genesis Today, many who have inherited the great ‘wealth’ left by godly generations aren’t aware of the wonderful heritage they have inherited.
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Family Foundations
| Answers in Genesis You are to produce godly offspring, who will themselves produce more godly offspring, to affect the world increasingly for Jesus Christ, generation after generation.
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The Genesis Family Muggings
| Answers in Genesis Convicted murderer Ted Bundy was executed in Florida early in 1989 for murdering 28 women and girls. Before his death he chillingly told author Dr. James Dobson of his addiction to pornography.
Astronomy
| Answers in Genesis Astronomy gives us glimpses of the incomprehensible size and complexity of the universe—proclaiming the infinite majesty and power of God.
Age of the Universe
| Answers in Genesis Scientists often proclaim that they have “proved” that the universe is billions of years old, but does the observational science support this assertion?
A Mature Universe
| Answers in Genesis God created the universe mature. Instead of giving just an appearance of age, God created it fully functional, according to the Bible.
The Primordial Lithium Problem
| Answers in Genesis Rather than providing good evidence for the big bang model, the abundances of the light elements represents a significant problem for the standard cosmology.
Dark Matter No Longer Required?
| Answers in Genesis Dark matter, a moderately evil-sounding, hypothesized component that is described as helping hold galaxies together, was all the rage just a few months ago. Now, a team of two astrophysicists is arguing that their modified theory of gravity explains the data and leaves no role for dark matter.
The Hubble Law
| Answers in Genesis The background of astronomer Edwin Hubble and his famous expanding universe law are reviewed. The significance of the Hubble constant is explained, along with the ongoing controversy regarding its actual value. Finally, a creationist view of the usefulness and limitations of the Hubble law are given.
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Astronomical Problems
| Answers in Genesis Astronomical theory has lately run into a series of problems. The most troublesome problem is the most recent calculation of the so-called Hubble constant using the repaired Hubble Space Telescope.
Starlight
| Answers in Genesis How could distant starlight from millions of light years away reach earth if the universe is only around 6,000 years old, as the Bible reveals?
The Splendor of God’s Creation
| Answers in Genesis We will see that the universe has incredible beauty. This alone would be sufficient reason to praise God, but not only did God make the universe beautiful, He made it unimaginably large.
God’s Flawless Design of Water Makes Life Possible
| Answers in Genesis Water, the most abundant compound on earth, perhaps in the solar system, has many properties that make it truly remarkable especially in regard to making earth habitable and life possible. Each of the following properties discussed here clearly shows that water is purposefully designed for making the earth habitable.
Enjoy Some Extra Daylight on the Summer Solstice
| Answers in Genesis The summer solstice, or the June solstice, occurred at 6:07 a.m. EDT on June 21, 2018. For six months, the sun has slowly trekked northward, reaching its farthest point north of the equator. Noon-timeNoontime shadows are shortest on the summer solstice. This is the longest day of the year, and nights are shortest now.
A Unique Blend
| Answers in Genesis As long as a planet is the right size, it could retain an atmosphere with all the right ingredients needed for life. Just one problem. Only one known planet does.
Falling for a Flat Earth
| Answers in Genesis A resurgent flat-earth movement claims we need to get back to what the Bible says—but what does God’s Word really say about the earth’s shape?
Does the North Star (Polaris) Prove the Earth Is Flat?
| Answers in Genesis Flat-earthers falsely claim that Polaris remains motionless in the sky as all other stars circle it. That is the impression one gets by watching the sky over several hours. Even long exposure photographs and time-lapse videos seem to show this too. However, appearances can be deceiving.
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Reflections on the Flat-Earth Movement
| Answers in Genesis In preparation for the premiere of the documentary Faith on the Edge: Exploring the Biblical and Scientific Case Against Flat Earth, I gathered my thoughts on the sociology of the flat-earth movement into 20 points. Though I’m no sociologist, I’ve fleshed most of those 20 points into a narrative.
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Water: An Underappreciated Gift of the Creator
| Answers in Genesis Water might not immediately come to mind when we think of God’s good gifts to us. But water is so well designed for our use that a seemingly simple glass of the clear liquid should cause us to recognize the fingerprint of the Creator and give him glory.
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The Book of Enoch and the Flat Earth
| Answers in Genesis Some flat-earthers have appealed to the Book of Enoch to support their argument that the Bible teaches that the earth is flat. Does the Book of Enoch teach that the earth is flat? Let us examine some of its passages that supposedly do.
Earth the Beautiful
| Answers in Genesis An astronaut testifies to the dramatic beauty of our planet—and, indirectly, to the unique habitability our planet offers.
Watery Beginning
| Answers in Genesis Challenged to explain where all the ocean water came from, some secular scientists are now rethinking their old beliefs.
They Think the Earth is Flat?
| Answers in Genesis They’re a tiny minority of untrained, pseudoscientific hacks who—partially based on an overly literal interpretation of Scripture—buy into a disproven, centuries-old myth rather than accepting well-established modern science.
Solar System
| Answers in Genesis What does our solar system, with its planets, moons, and asteroids, reveal about the origin, age, and incredible diversity of the universe?
Saturn—Jewel in the Creator’s Showcase
| Answers in Genesis The $3.26 billion Cassini-Huygens
mission, launched in 1997, was a resounding
success. It vastly improved our understanding
of Saturn. The space probe Cassini’s most amazing discovery didn’t make the headlines: the clear testimony to
Saturn’s young age and the fact that it had a Creator.
Age of the Solar System
| Answers in Genesis Many dating methods establish a maximum age for many earth and space systems that is much too small to confirm the evolutionary age of 4.5 billion years.
Asteroid Day and News About Asteroids
| Answers in Genesis June 30 is International Asteroid Day. The date was chosen for this observance, because on this date in 1908 the Tunguska event took place. The purpose of this day is raise awareness of this possibility. It’s also an opportunity to talk about asteroids and to discuss a recent item in the news related to asteroids.
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What about the Origin of the Solar System and the Planets?
| Answers in Genesis Most scientists today think that the earth formed about the
same time as the sun and everything else in the solar system—about 4.6 billion
years ago. The solar system supposedly formed gradually from the collapse of a
cloud of gas and dust. Obviously, this idea is at odds with the biblical creation
narrative.
The Puzzle of Pluto
| Answers in Genesis Since it’s discovery in 1930, tiny Pluto has been a mystery. Lying at the edge of the solar system far from earth, Pluto is visible only with large telescopes. Even then, it appears as a small, faint speck. In 2006 Pluto suffered the indignity of being demoted from the ranks of planets.
Uranus
| Answers in Genesis Unusual in many ways, Uranus and its moons pose big problems for evolutionary theories of planet formation, and can be seen as an exciting testament to the Creator.
The “Mini-Moon” 2020 CD3
| Answers in Genesis Discover how a new “mini-moon” orbits the earth, how it compares with the primary moon, where it’s going, and what is the relevance for Christians.
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Planets Near and Far
| Answers in Genesis Two recent studies of astronomical interest have been in the news. Both are about planets: one near (Saturn) and one far (K2-18b). That Saturn’s rings are young doesn’t necessarily mean that Saturn itself or the rest of the solar system is young. How could a ring system form?
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How Old are Saturn’s Rings? - Answers News
| Answers in Genesis Naturalistic scientists disagree on the age of Saturn’s rings. NASA’s Cassini spacecraft had a planned crash into the planet in 2017. The data that it gave was interpreted as evidence that Saturn’s pristine rings formed just 200 million years ago. But a new study disagrees. So exactly how old are Saturn’s rings?
Saturn’s Mysterious Rotation Rate
| Answers in Genesis A recent news story reported on the latest measurement of Saturn’s rotation rate— 10h 33m 38s, plus or minus a minute or two. This is significantly shorter than what is found in most astronomy textbooks. You may think, how could it be difficult to measure a planet’s rotation rate?
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Nibiru and Planet X
| Answers in Genesis Promoters of Nibiru’s existence often call it “Planet X,” and use articles and astronomers’ comments about Planet X to support their claims about Nibiru.
What Is Nibiru?
| Answers in Genesis With yet another set of failed predictions, shouldn’t all this nonsense about Nibiru finally go away? It should, but it probably won’t.
The Night Sky
| Answers in Genesis Every year the Creator provides us with a feast of heavenly wonders at night. Be
sure to enjoy some of them in the coming year.
Water-less Geysers
| Answers in Genesis National Geographic News reports on a new model, published online in last week’s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, that removes the need for liquid water in explaining the “unusual” geysers on Enceladus’s south pole.
Is Pluto a Planet?
| Answers in Genesis Most astronomers think Pluto and the many other objects orbiting beyond Neptune are Kuiper belt objects. What does this assume about the age of the universe?
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God’s Infinite Canvas
| Answers in Genesis The night sky is a glistening treasure trove, just waiting for you to explore. All you need is a pair of binoculars or a basic telescope.
Mysterious Icy Objects found In Solar System
| Answers in Genesis A mysterious group of icy objects in our outer solar system is covered in “fresh powdery ice” and looks as though it is “no more than 100 million years old”—a far cry from the supposed age of a billion years.
The Energy Balance of Uranus: Implications for Special Creation
| Answers in Genesis Uranus emits significantly less intrinsic energy than the other Jovian planets, and the actual net intrinsic emission may be zero. Naturalistic explanations have failed so far to explain this anomalous thermal behavior. The implications of this fact for special creation continue to be confirmed by modern data.
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Pluto’s Surface Is Young!
| Answers in Genesis What recent photos of Pluto revealed was a shock to conventional uniformitarian scientists who believe in a 4.5-billion-year-old solar system.
How Old Are Saturn’s Rings?
| Answers in Genesis The rings around Saturn make it one of the most beautiful telescopic objects in the sky. Italian astronomer Galileo admired the planet almost 400 years ago, and wrote of its ‘peculiar appearance.
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Moving with the Planets
| Answers in Genesis There are certain basic beliefs that make science possible—beliefs such as the world is real, facts are real, experiments mean something, and that man can observe facts.
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Cosmology Topic
| Answers in Genesis How should Christians approach cosmology? Is it a field hopelessly ruled by the secular worldview, or does it proclaim the glory of God and the truth of his Word?
The Primordial Lithium Problem Persists
| Answers in Genesis The measured abundances of hydrogen and helium in the universe match the big bang model predictions, but the lithium measurements are far less than the abundance predicted by the model. This mismatch is called the primordial lithium problem.
A Galaxy with Little or No Dark Matter
| Answers in Genesis The discovery of a galaxy with little or no dark matter disproves MOND. Therefore, the reality of dark matter is more certain. What is dark matter? Before we can answer this question a little better, we briefly need to review the history of our understanding of dark matter.
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Are Redshifts Cosmological?
| Answers in Genesis Dr. Danny Faulkner recently published an article in the Answers Research Journal making the case for redshifts being cosmological. He makes a number of important points about redshifts, quasars, and an expanding universe. This article summarizes Dr. Faulkner’s research.
Dark Matter—What’s the Matter?
| Answers in Genesis As we gaze into the
heavens to understand
more about our
universe, we find
evidence for something
vast yet invisible.
Though shrouded in
mystery, dark matter
is more than myth.
Perfect Cosmic Constants
| Answers in Genesis Two weeks ago, we looked at the argument—and responses to it—that certain cosmological constants are perfectly “fine tuned” for life, thus proving the existence of an intelligent designer. Now comes another rebuttal.
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The Big Cover-up?
| Answers in Genesis A reader accuses Dr. Jason Lisle, AiG–U.S., of attempting to cover up the scientific consensus. As Dr. Lisle shows, however, the critic missed the point of the article.
Recent Studies of Cosmological (Cosmic?) Importance
| Answers in Genesis Recently there have been press accounts of two new studies related to cosmology. However, before he can discuss this new research, Dr. Danny Faulkner provides background information on the Hubble Law, measuring the Hubble constant, and the cosmological constant versus dark energy.
Faith in the Multiverse
| Answers in Genesis The “anthropic principle” has been an annoyance to those who believe that our universe and life on earth are products of random processes. Indeed, it has been difficult to explain even the physical constants of the universe without resorting to some sort of “intelligent design” position. Multiverse to the rescue!
Galaxy Games
| Answers in Genesis This year stretched the imaginations of many astronomers and cosmologists. They have discovered amazing features at the outer reaches of the universe.
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White Hole Cosmology
| Answers in Genesis After reading the latest volleys in the debate over Dr Humphreys' 'white hole cosmology' in CEN Technical Journal 13(1), I have a few comments that might be of use to the Christian community.
Lunar Recession
| Answers in Genesis We have had many people contact us concerning the recession rate of the moon. Hopefully this short article will help to clarify the details of lunar recession and why it supports a young universe.
Is the Moon Really Old?
| Answers in Genesis Because the presence of the moon over any part of the earth does not cause an immediate bulging response, this slight delay results in a continuous, slight, forward 'pull' on the moon.
No Ordinary Moon
| Answers in Genesis The moon’s unique orbit provides a clue that it has a unique origin. Secular scientists admit that it must have been formed in a unique way, unlike any other satellite in the solar system. Since they won’t credit the Bible’s answer. How did the moon get here, then?
Apollo 11: 50 Years Later
| Answers in Genesis Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong stepped out onto the lunar surface and uttered the memorable words, “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.” Why did the United States go to the moon 50 years ago? And why hasn’t anyone been back since the last manned mission to the moon in 1972?
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January 2019’s Total Lunar Eclipse and the Flat Earth
| Answers in Genesis The night of Sunday–Monday, January 20–21, 2019, there was a total lunar eclipse visible across the Western Hemisphere. Lunar eclipses remain the best method for most people to see for themselves that the earth is a sphere. What causes eclipses, and what does it tell us about flat earth?
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Yet Another New Moon Formation Theory
| Answers in Genesis It seems that every other month there’s another article about a new moon-formation hypothesis. The newest model suggests that 4.5 billion years ago something collided with earth, causing it to mushroom out into a “seething, spinning cloud of vaporised rock that resembled a squished jelly doughnut.”
Moon Quiz Winner
| Answers in Genesis Congratulations to Alex Williams in the Environmental Science Division of the Australian Atomic Energy Commission.
Extrasolar Planets
| Answers in Genesis Astronomers are constantly discovering extrasolar planets orbiting distant stars. Are these mysterious bodies other earths with the potential to contain life?
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Just Right for Life
| Answers in Genesis We’re just one out of millions of planets where life is likely to exist. You’ll hear this claim more and more. Don’t believe it.
Goldilocks Is Dead: Exoplanets Are Inhospitable to Life
| Answers in Genesis In a recent news article, researchers at the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo took a look at the most recent number of extrasolar planets (around 4,000) in the habitable zone (also frequently called the Goldilocks zone) and applied an additional set of conditions needed for “life to form.”
100% Questionable
| Answers in Genesis The recent discovery of a unique (so far) planet outside our solar system has caused a lot of excitement and speculation.
Unseen Planet
| Answers in Genesis When a planet bears any resemblance to our own planet, the speculation begins that it may be the home to extraterrestrial life.
How Many Earths Again?
| Answers in Genesis Two weeks ago we covered a study that said there could be up to 37,964 alien civilizations in the Milky Way. Now, the number of Earth-like planets in the Milky Way has been enumerated: 100,000,000,000.
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Home Away from Home
| Answers in Genesis Astronomers have found yet another “Earth-like” planet (how many does this make, anyway?). Once again, it’s not exactly home away from home.
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Goofy Planet is Backwards
| Answers in Genesis For the first time, astronomers have detected a planet that could be said to “swim against the flow”—orbiting in the opposite direction from the spin of its star.
“Alien Planet” Is an Outsider
| Answers in Genesis No, the "alien planet" isn't home to alien life (as far as we know); according to astronomers, the planet itself is a veritable outsider in not only its own solar system, but in our entire galaxy.
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Possible Planet with Life Forms
| Answers in Genesis If true, it would be perhaps the most revolutionary discovery in human history: a planet twenty light-years from earth that is not only habitable, but that has its own life-forms. There’s only one problem: scientists aren’t even sure the planet is there.
Gaseous Planet May be Rocky
| Answers in Genesis A faraway gaseous planet may also be, in a metaphorical sense, “rocky”: astronomers hope it will be a “Rosetta stone” for exoplanetary research.
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Poor Planet WASP-12b
| Answers in Genesis Pity poor planet WASP-12b: its host star not only heats it to more than 4,700˚F (2600˚C), but also is in the process of eating it.
Livable Planets Believed to Be More Common
| Answers in Genesis The search for life far from earth seems to expand every month, with greater attention—and money—focused on finding planets with “conditions suitable for life.” Now, a new study suggests these “livable” planets may be more common than we thought.
Scientists Search for a New Earth
| Answers in Genesis In a major surprise to those looking for earth-like planets beyond our solar system, the first extrasolar planet examined-HD 189733b, for those keeping score-shows no signs of “common molecules like water, methane, or carbon dioxide,” announced Carl Grillmair and David Charbonneau of the Spitzer Science Center and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, respectively.
Earth #2
| Answers in Genesis Scientists are exuberant following the discovery of a planet only slightly larger than earth.
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Search for Spock: New Mission
| Answers in Genesis Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory are eagerly considering the prospect of life on an earth-like planet (named Vulcan in homage to Star Trek) orbiting a nearby star.
Alien Life
| Answers in Genesis Science fiction has popularized the idea that—somewhere in space—ETs, aliens, and UFOs thrive. Do the Bible and the evidence support this notion?
Study: We Probably Won’t Hear from Aliens (Because They’re Dead)
| Answers in Genesis In a recent study, scientists “updated” the Drake Equation, a mathematical equation that estimates the number of detectable civilizations throughout the Milky Way. They concluded that, if we do receive signals from an alien civilization, the aliens who sent it are probably already dead.
Any Little Green Men Out There?
| Answers in Genesis Would scientists seriously contemplate such an idea as Little Green Men? In fact, this year millions of US tax-payers’ dollars are being spent on a massive search for just that.
Is Anyone out There?
| Answers in Genesis Among the innumerable galaxies of our universe are various planets, some similar in shape and size to Earth. Could some of these distant planets harbor life?
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Water Less Likely to Support Life
| Answers in Genesis Searching the heavens for water as a proxy for life has been astrobiologists’ pastime for years now. But what if—evolutionary beliefs aside—water is even less likely to support life than was believed?
Starchild—Alien-human Hybrid?
| Answers in Genesis In response to a question on Ken Ham’s Facebook page, we decided to review the history and claims regarding Starchild, the misshapen skull claimed by some to be an alien-human hybrid.
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There’s Something Out There
| Answers in Genesis January 2 is National Science Fiction Day, and sci-fi stories have fascinated us throughout history. What does our love for the supernatural reveal about us?
Is ET Calling Us?
| Answers in Genesis SETI experiment suggests non-natural radio signal coming from the vicinity of Proxima Centauri, but it seems to be another failed attempt to find alien life.
Half of Americans Believe in Aliens
| Answers in Genesis Today is what’s been dubbed National Alien Day, a day set aside to celebrate nonexistent extraterrestrial beings. But despite the overwhelming lack of evidence for these aliens, a YouGov study shows that half of people in the UK, Germany, and the United States believe there’s intelligent alien life somewhere out there.
Are Aliens Going to Hell?
| Answers in Genesis Many media outlets are guilty of spreading outright lies for the sake of maligning those of us who stand for God’s Word beginning in Genesis.
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Talking to Aliens?
| Answers in Genesis The Creator of the universe has already communicated with us, yet a U.S. agency is using your tax dollars to teach students how to communicate with aliens!
Stephen Hawking on Unintelligent Life
| Answers in Genesis Speaking at George Washington University this week in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of NASA, Stephen Hawking discussed whether extraterrestrial life exists and, if so, why we haven’t found it, speculating on three answers to that elusive question.
Secrets of the Universe
| Answers in Genesis Man knows there is a higher intelligence—he realizes there is something more. This is because the knowledge that there is an infinite God is written on man's heart and is obvious from all around us.
Alien Thinking
| Answers in Genesis Both the X-rays and simple visual examination of Ata, however, are consistent with a miscarried human baby.
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Life as an Outcast
| Answers in Genesis Just a few weeks ago we reported that the continued search for habitable extrasolar planets has revealed just how special Earth is. So if aliens aren’t on planets orbiting other stars, where else could they be?
Earth Alien Discovery Under Attack
| Answers in Genesis Last week we reported on hot news that “alien” life had been discovered—albeit aliens from earth. But since then the widely reported research has come under attack.
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"Aliens" on Earth
| Answers in Genesis We reported in February and October 2009 on the quest to find “aliens” on earth. This week’s news? They’ve found them.
Water Speculation over Saturn Moon
| Answers in Genesis Scientists have found [indirect evidence of liquid water, which can be spun through evolutionary interpretations as indirect evidence of] life on one of Saturn’s moons!
Why We Can't Phone the Aliens
| Answers in Genesis Science fiction author Ben Bova offers a few explanations for why our search for extraterrestrial life (which is growing more robust with time) has turned up nothing so far.
Potential Hydrocarbons on Hyperion
| Answers in Genesis NASA scientists’ recent assert that Saturn’s moon Hyperion is home to “cup-like craters filled with hydrocarbons that may indicate more widespread presence in our solar system of basic chemicals necessary for life.”
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No Mystery to Me
| Answers in Genesis I wonder if anyone there at Mystery Park in Switzerland has considered that the park’s content had anything to do with its demise?
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Breakthrough on Creator's Code!
| Answers in Genesis Carl Sagan, an ardent evolutionist, atheist and fervent believer in life in outer space, has been involved in a search for extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI).
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Life on Other Planets?
| Answers in Genesis Although the Scriptures do not directly say that no life was created elsewhere, the suggestion that it was is not only totally unnecessary, but loaded with logical and theological problems.
Stars
| Answers in Genesis The heavens declare the glory of God, and the brilliant beauty of countless stars certainly declares the handiwork of the Creator God.
Lithium-Rich Stars Confound Astronomers
| Answers in Genesis In a recent paper published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, a team of Chinese and Japanese astronomers reported on high-Lithium concentrations in 12 newly discovered low-mass, metal-poor, main-sequence and Red giant stars in the Milky Way halo.
Stars Falling from Heaven: Evidence That the Earth Is Flat?
| Answers in Genesis Flat-earthers argue that since certain verses in Scripture speak of the stars falling, then the stars will literally fall. They also assume that these stars will fall to the earth, an action that these two verses do not specifically state.
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Is There a Flood in the Stars?
| Answers in Genesis Since early times,
the human imagination has connected
stars into familiar patterns, which we
call constellations. Most sound like a
complete stretch. Yet a surprising number
of basic images appear across cultures—a fish,
a snake, a ship, a sacrifice.
Were Stars Created?
| Answers in Genesis The Hubble telescope has recently taken some spectacular pictures of stars forming. Doesn't this prove that stars were not created? No, it doesn't.
Comets
| Answers in Genesis Comets can’t last even hundreds of thousands of years. The bright tail of the comet reminds us that the universe is young—just as the Bible says!
More Problems for the ‘Oort Comet Cloud’
| Answers in Genesis Comets are continually being lost through decay, collisions with planets, and ejections from the solar system. If the solar system were billions of years old, then all comets would have died long ago.
Comet-Based Life?
| Answers in Genesis A team of astrobiologists claim that “it is one trillion trillion times more likely that life started inside a slushy comet than on Earth.”
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A Comet’s Tale
| Answers in Genesis You may have seen the footage of the S-W 3 comet breaking apart, but it’s doubtful that you heard anything about its implications for evolutionary beliefs.
The Tale of a Comet
| Answers in Genesis A camera on the Hubble Space Telescope has recently captured remarkable images of a comet breaking apart. This event has something important to say about the age of the solar system.
Taking Back Astronomy Excerpt
| Answers in Genesis Many of the Bible’s statements about astronomy went against the generally accepted teachings of the past. Modern science, however, has confirmed what the Bible has taught.
Black Holes
| Answers in Genesis What are black holes, and are they real? How can we observe them if their gravity is so strong that not even light can escape?
Flat Earth Topic
| Answers in Genesis Contrary to common misconception, the medieval church did not teach that the earth was flat, and there are many ways we know that the earth is spherical.
Life on Mars
| Answers in Genesis Will life be found inhabiting the rocky, desert-like surface of the Red Planet, our nearest celestial neighbor, Mars?
Can Lake on Mars Support Life?
| Answers in Genesis When a feature on Mars was noted to resemble a dry lake bed, researchers anticipated it would be a “candy store of targets” in the search for Martian life.
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The Curious Case of Martian Mania
| Answers in Genesis With the successful on-target Mars landing of the robotic rover dubbed Curiosity, a normally staid group of engineers and scientists erupted with joy as a fruit of their labor was achieved.
Martian Ancestry
| Answers in Genesis Evolutionary scientists have spent years—and billions of dollars—searching for Martian life, coming up empty-handed despite their best efforts. Or is the problem their assumption that Martian life would be on Mars at all—instead of, say, Earth?
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Martian Fossils
| Answers in Genesis It’s no secret that fossils play a prominent role in the debate over the history of life on Earth. But will we soon be arguing over the meaning of Martian fossils?
Mars May Hold Nutrients for Life
| Answers in Genesis If off-season vegetables shipped in from far-away places are getting too expensive, perhaps it won’t be too long before vegetables will come straight from Mars!
Mars Believed Too Salty to Support Life
| Answers in Genesis In a pair of stories related to our above item, new evidence gathered by one of the Mars rovers indicates Mars “was too salty to sustain life for much of its history.” Even the hardiest microbes would have found it difficult to survive amid brackish water. Meanwhile, a Dutch–American study indicates that unique geological features on Mars were formed by “brief bursts of water.”
We Are All Martians
| Answers in Genesis Men (and women) are from Mars—though the popular tongue-in-cheek hypothesis lacks proof, it received an injection of plausibility in September from a baseball-sized rock that fell from the sky.
Mars
| Answers in Genesis As rovers and probes are sent to explore the uncharted surface of Mars, the discoveries are exciting. How should Bible-believing Christians view these finds?
Was Noah a Martian?
| Answers in Genesis Noah's Flood actually occurred on Mars—not Earth! Sounds ridiculous doesn't it? But a recent New York Times article suggested, in essence, exactly that!
The Martian Runt
| Answers in Genesis Mars is a runt because it formed quickly and was lucky enough to stay out of the way of on-coming traffic. So goes the latest step in the planetary shuffle.
Hot Air Over Mars
| Answers in Genesis The fuss over martian methane—which had fueled hopes for life on the Red Planet—may be misplaced, according to a new study.
“Dog Door” Discovered on Mars?
| Answers in Genesis As the rover Curiosity explores our red neighbor Mars, many scientists and space buffs wait with bated breath for news that the planet held (or maybe even holds) life.
Happy Red Planet Day!
| Answers in Genesis Why did they pick November 28 as Red Planet Day? On November 28, 1964, NASA launched Mariner 4, the first successful space probe to visit the planet Mars.
More Ice on Mars?
| Answers in Genesis NASA’s Phoenix team has announced the possible discovery of more ice on Mars—so what’s the creation/evolution connection?
Mission to Mars
| Answers in Genesis For nearly two centuries, the planet Mars has captured the imagination of Earth-bound astronomers. The Red Planet displays intriguing features and ever-changing conditions.
Gullies Posit Water on Mars
| Answers in Genesis The science hullabaloo this week is that liquid water may have recently flowed on Mars, according to one interpretation of recent photography from the late Mars Global Surveyor.
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Mars: Losing Face
| Answers in Genesis Now that NASA spacecraft have had a chance to take a closer look, the so-called 'Face on Mars' turns out to be just a play of light and shadow on an ordinary looking geological feature.
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Mars Photos—No Martians
| Answers in Genesis The latest pictures from the surface of this barren, rocky red planet once again fail to show any Martians, or any evidence to support evolution.
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Sun
| Answers in Genesis The sun, a star situated the perfect distance from earth to supply needed heat and light, shows evidence of special design by a loving Creator.
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Faint Sun Paradox
| Answers in Genesis Evidence now supports astronomers’ belief that the sun’s power comes from the fusion of hydrogen into helium deep in the sun’s core, but there is a huge problem.
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Is the Sun Shrinking?
| Answers in Genesis Some biblical creationists have suggested the sun is shrinking, which is unlikely—but that still doesn't mean a nuclear-powered sun is billions of years old.
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Not Just Another Star
| Answers in Genesis Our sun is just a tiny yellow star in a vast collection that could support life. You’ll hear this more and more. Don’t believe it.
Shining Right Away
| Answers in Genesis When God created the sun, it was shining right away—not because the photons had taken a long time to travel from the core, but because God made the sun hot!
Our Sun Is Special
| Answers in Genesis We’ve all heard that our sun is just another boring yellow
star, but biblical creationists know better. God made it special
to support life on earth.
Rocket Science for the Glory of God!
| Answers in Genesis The purpose of this book is to give you a starting point in understanding rocket science from a biblical perspective and how to defend your faith in a currently secular space industry.
The Newest Finding on the Expansion of the Universe
| Answers in Genesis The latest measure of the Hubble constant (H0) recently made headlines. A team of collaborators found a value a bit larger than their previous measurement. Many people have questions about this new study, so Dr. Faulkner explains some of the technical details.
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Does the Vatican Have a Telescope Called LUCIFER?
| Answers in Genesis From time to time here at Answers in Genesis we get inquiries about a telescope called LUCIFER that the Vatican supposedly owns. This story has been circulating around the internet for nearly a decade. It certainly sounds shocking, so it’s no wonder why people ask us about this. Is there any truth to this rumor?
Rocket Science Confirms Biblical Creation
| Answers in Genesis Is rocket science purely secular, and should we just leave the Bible out of it? Obviously not. As briefly shown in this article, by starting our thinking with the Bible (i.e., through a biblical “lens”), we expect the universe to be organized and to consistently obey the natural laws that make rocket science possible.
How Big Is the Universe?
| Answers in Genesis I will address the question of whether the universe really is as big as is often claimed. The short answer is, yes, the universe most certainly is that large.
Superhabitable Planets
| Answers in Genesis Astronomers have attempted to identify exoplanets likely to support life though their efforts have generated scant results so far.
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A Brief History of Rocket Science
| Answers in Genesis How believers in biblical creation started rocket science in the twentieth century and the study’s continued dependence upon the orderly construction of the universe by God
2020 Hindsight: The Astronomy Year in Review
| Answers in Genesis Happy New Year! With COVID-19, 2020 was a weird year, a year many of us are glad to see go. Hopefully, 2021 will see the demise of COVID-19 and the many restrictions prompted by concerns about its spread, and so perhaps we soon can get back to normal.
Geocentrism: History and Background
| Answers in Genesis Like geocentrists of old, modern geocentrists are divided as to whether the earth rotates, but they are united in belief that the earth does not revolve. Modern geocentrists usually pursue two lines of arguments: scientific and biblical.
Helium Hydride: The First Molecule?
| Answers in Genesis Astronomers have thought that the conditions in planetary nebulae might be conducive to production of helium hydride, with temperatures and densities high enough to mimic the conditions during the first hundred-thousand years of the big bang universe
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How Old Is the Solar System?
| Answers in Genesis Dr. Faulkner examined 25 of the most popular models for the age of the solar system: some need to be discarded, others updated, and others refined.
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The Age of the Universe, Part 1
| Answers in Genesis The Bible implicitly teaches us about the age of the universe. Why is it that so many scientists choose to ignore the recorded history of the Bible, and instead believe in a vastly inflated age of the universe?
The Age of the Universe, Part 2
| Answers in Genesis Clearly, there are many evidences which are fully consistent with the biblical age of the universe and are difficult to reconcile with a belief in billions of years.
Astronomy and the Bible
| Answers in Genesis Scripture gives a refreshing contrast to secular thinking by declaring that earth and mankind are not an insignificant result of accidental evolution.
The Moon’s Regression and Density Waves
| Answers in Genesis Calling Dr. Jason Lisle, AiG–U.S., incompetent or a liar, a critic blasts the two key evidences of a young universe. But, as Dr. Lisle explains, the critic has not done his research.
The Dubious Apologetics of Hugh Ross
| Answers in Genesis The astronomer Hugh Ross has had a great impact on many churches and individuals in recent years. But those who agree with his approach to Genesis should be embarrassed with the extent of his sloppy work.
Is the “Multiverse” Real?
| Answers in Genesis The concept of multiple universes springs from atheistic beliefs in cosmology in order to deny obvious design in the universe as understood through God's Word.
The Universe is Nothingness!
| Answers in Genesis The April 2002 Discover magazine cover shows a red marble a little larger than a centimeter across with the text, ‘The Universe at about 10^–34 seconds (actual size).’
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National Alien Abduction Day
| Answers in Genesis March 20 is Alien Abduction Day, so beware of green lights (except at intersections), UFOs (drones don’t count), and ETs (unless they just want to borrow your phone to call home). You might want to avoid Roswell, New Mexico, too.
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What's Up in 2019?
| Answers in Genesis What’s up in 2019? The year begins with a bang, for on the morning of January 1, the moon and Venus will be close together in the sky. Both rise about three hours before the sun. Look to the southeast before sunrise; Venus will be the bright star near the moon.
Apophis, Bible Prophesy, and the Year 2029
| Answers in Genesis The Apophis asteroid is scheduled to pass near earth on April 13, 2029. But is it the ‘Wormwood’ star that will fall from heaven according to Revelation? All evidence indicates that Apophis will miss the earth entirely. So, why are some people concerned that there will be an impact in 2029?
Created to Be Inhabited
| Answers in Genesis The more astronomers discover, the more evidence they
seem to find that the earth occupies a special place in the
universe. Perhaps that’s because God created our part of the
universe especially for humans to inhabit.
Signs in the Skies?
| Answers in Genesis Take a look at some of these astronomy/astrophysics-related news stories from the cosmic-evolutionary view and see how some have been paradigm changers.
Not Just an Ordinary Star
| Answers in Genesis The Gospel of Matthew records a star appearing at the birth of the Lord Jesus. What was this star? And how did it lead the magi to the Lord?
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Evidence for Creation
| Answers in Genesis Creation overflows with evidence that points toward the Creator God. The design and complexity of life loudly declare, “There is a God!”
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God Created Plant Pollinator Partners
| Answers in Genesis Although some plant species rely on wind or water to transfer pollen from one flower to the next, the vast majority of all plant species need the help of animals for pollination.
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Design in Nature
| Answers in Genesis Gecko feet, bat wings, and horse leg bones are among many structures that defy evolution. Design implies a Designer, and life certainly looks designed!
Electrical design in the human body
| Answers in Genesis In the last century, our society’s dependence on electricity and all the devices associated with it has grown phenomenally. How many of us can really imagine what it would be like without electricity? Yet, electricity and devices which harness it have been around since the beginning of creation!
Blubber Gloves
| Answers in Genesis God designed a clever coat of insulation that makes life a breeze for animals that call the arctic their home.
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Death by Design
| Answers in Genesis If our genes and cells arose randomly through competition for supremacy, then how can we explain so many wonderful processes where cells are programmed to sacrifice themselves?
Beauty—The Undeniable Witness
| Answers in Genesis God made his handiwork so clear that even a child can see it (Romans 1:18–20). The beauty of his work is inescapable—and an undeniable witness to his existence.
Horse Leg Bones
| Answers in Genesis Taking a closer look at the equine leg bone, scientists have discovered unexpected features giving amazing strength and may inspire new engineering ideas.
Trio of Design Reminders
| Answers in Genesis Three stories this week provide salient reminders of the design apparent in creation—whether it be in structures we’re just beginning to understand, or in engineers taking cues from nature to construct their machines.
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Blown Away by Design
| Answers in Genesis Michael Denton’s book “Evolution: A Theory in Crisis” has exposed thousands to the overwhelming scientific problems of Darwinian belief.
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Mount Rushmore ... Evidence of Design
| Answers in Genesis Mount Rushmore, in the Black Hills of South Dakota, USA, is a spectacular memorial to four United States Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.
A Fly’s Nervous System Aids in Flight
| Answers in Genesis No wonder houseflies can be so difficult to target: their guidance-control systems are sophisticated enough that they may inspire improvements to control systems in autonomous air vehicles.
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Admitting Design
| Answers in Genesis Kenneth Miller, a Brown University cell biologist and professing Catholic who is one of evolution’s most vocal defenders, says it’s time for evolutionists to “reclaim the language of ‘design.’”
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Tortoise Shell Rights Itself
| Answers in Genesis Everyone knows that tortoises aren’t exactly nature’s most agile creatures. The plodding manner of the reptiles is fabled, and we haven’t heard of any arrests for illegal tortoise fighting.
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Amazing Design: Scuba Spiders
| Answers in Genesis A unique type of spider that spends its entire life underwater uses silk to spin personal “scuba tanks” for various purposes, including oxygen supply.
God’s Amazing Glue
| Answers in Genesis It’s only when our technology begins to get close to God’s that we start to understand the “marvellous” designs that He has used!
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Dazzling Design in Miniature
| Answers in Genesis The cells of the human body can produce at least 100,000 different types
of proteins, all with a unique function. The information to make each
of these complicated molecular machines is stored on the well-known molecule,
DNA.
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Rotary Engines
| Answers in Genesis Rotating devices, such as wheels, gears and rotary motors do not seem to feature in the natural world of living things. Evolutionists would claim that they know why.
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Discovering the Dolphin’s Secret
| Answers in Genesis When man discovered the dolphin’s secret, they tried to copy it! Such an ingenious design owes its origin to God, the Master Designer. The real patent belongs to Him!
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Not of Cabbages and Kings
| Answers in Genesis Have you ever noticed that when one considers two apparently different items, any characteristics they do hold in common can also be found in a wide variety of other things?
Design—“Man Computerised Thermostat”
| Answers in Genesis Man possesses a complicated temperature control system. It is in reality an automatic, computerised thermostat which works day and night to keep man’s body at approximately 36.8 C or 98.4 F.
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The Technology of Flight
| Answers in Genesis Many of our textbooks suggest that it is man’s superior intelligence which has enabled our species to modify the environment by technological innovations and so give us some control of our evolution.
Very Little Salt in the Sea
| Answers in Genesis If the world’s oceans have been around for three billion years as evolutionists believe, they should be filled with vastly more salt than the oceans contain today.
God Created Cohorts
| Answers in Genesis The great variety in color, shape, pattern, and scent we observe in flowers is a direct result of the intimate association of the flowers with their animal partner pollinators or cohorts.
Embryonic Development
| Answers in Genesis Studies have shown that essentially all 180 organs once listed as evolutionary vestiges have significant functions in human beings.
The Discontinuity of Life
| Answers in Genesis Our Creator placed enough discontinuity in just the right places, showing us that no natural process could have generated such a diverse creation.
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Just a Minute
| Answers in Genesis The popular American TV news program 60 Minutes recently aired a segment about a remarkably preserved dinosaur bone.
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Echolocation Provides Supporting Evidence for Creationists
| Answers in Genesis Both bats and dolphins (a type of toothed whale) are known for their abilities to “echolocate,” or use sonar to capture prey. This capability, fascinating in its own right, shows that creationists can explain some things that evolutionists cannot.
Worms for Brains
| Answers in Genesis Researchers at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Germany have made “overwhelming” discoveries that, according to the researchers, show that worm nervous systems and the human brain are distant cousins.
Engineers Look to Dolphins for Improved Sonar
| Answers in Genesis It’s another case of science turning to God’s design for inspiration: a study published in Bioinspiration & Biomimetics (which focuses on such natural inspiration) describes how engineers may be taking a cue from dolphins in devising improved sonar systems.
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From Fins Through Fantasy to Wings
| Answers in Genesis The article “From Fins to Wings” is a clever adaptation of the argument of complexity proposed by both biblical creationists and those in the Intelligent Design movement.
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Monkeys Demonstrate Reflexive Adaptability
| Answers in Genesis Stanford researchers trained rhesus monkeys to reach for different-colored spots at different speeds (red fast, green slow), then analyzed their success at repeatedly reaching for the red at the same speed, and repeatedly reaching for the green at the same speed.
Picturing Creation
| Answers in Genesis Artist Steve Cardno feels that the beauty and design in creation all around us is a constant testimony to the handiwork of God.
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Oh, My Aching Back!
| Answers in Genesis Back pain is a common malady in all civilized countries. It is one of the leading causes of doctor's office visits and time lost from work.
Order or Chaos?
| Answers in Genesis What appeared to be chaos, on closer examination is another layer of more complex order in this universe God created.
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Flying High
| Answers in Genesis Dr Andy McIntosh is a Reader (second-highest teaching/research rank in UK university hierarchy) in Combustion Theory at Leeds University, UK with a background in aerodynamics.
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Providential Planting
| Answers in Genesis If you visit that grandiose canyonland, don’t rush off too quickly! Also visit a nearby testimony of God’s caring involvement in our world, the ‘pygmy forest’.
It’s in the Blood!
| Answers in Genesis In conversation, we use the metaphor of ‘blood’ to mean inheritance (the Bible does too). For instance, we talk of ‘bloodlines’ in dog breeding, being of the ‘same blood’, etc.
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Creation in a Basket
| Answers in Genesis I believe that most of the scientists living in Charles Darwin's time would have rejected his mechanistic theory of evolution had they had a modern grasp of the complexity of the chemistry of life.
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Creation Question: Snowflakes
| Answers in Genesis Snowflakes show beautiful design patterns, which appear highly ordered, and which arise by themselves under simple freezing conditions. Does this support evolution of complex life from simpler life?
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Those Bones
| Answers in Genesis A cat has seven bones (vertebrae) in its short neck—so does a giraffe in its long neck. Doesn’t this show that they both descended from an ancestral mammal with the same number of bones?
Advertising God’s Creation
| Answers in Genesis We are all advertisers of God, and we must correctly advertise Him. However, God is a much bigger advertiser than any of us through His Creation.
Get Equipped for Summer Vacation
| Answers in Genesis If your travels take you to breathtaking waterfalls or geological wonders, get equipped to combat the indoctrination of millions of years with truth before you go!
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Morality
| Answers in Genesis Does morality—right and wrong—depend upon what the majority decides? Or is morality founded upon the rock-solid foundation of God’s Word?
Evolution and the Challenge of Morality
| Answers in Genesis Morality is a very difficult problem for the evolutionary worldview. The problem is that evolutionists have no logical reason to believe in right and wrong within their own worldview.
2.9 Human Behavior (OB9)
| Answers in Genesis Human nature is by no means described by the Bible as good. A clear picture of God’s diagnosis of man’s condition emerges from only a few passages.
Is There a Secular Foundation for Morality?
| Answers in Genesis Major manmade ethical systems fail to provide a functional, self-sufficient foundation for morality, but God’s Word supplies a coherent basis for knowing, practicing, and upholding objective morals.
The Evolution of Morality
| Answers in Genesis Darwin’s failed attempt to explain the origin of morality ultimately led to millions of deaths in the 20th century as he rejected the true source for morality in God
Are “Adult Magazines” Immoral? Only 22% of Britons Say “Yes”
| Answers in Genesis Abortion, pornography, and taking drugs—are these things immoral? Well, that depends on your foundation for morality. With no moral absolutes, everyone does what’s right in their own eyes (Judges 21:25). Ultimately anything goes. And that’s what a new study out of the UK clearly showed.
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Human-Monkey Chimeras Developed in China
| Answers in Genesis Headlines around the world announced that an international team of scientists working in China had created human-monkey chimeras. These “chimeras,” grown as embryos, have both human and monkey cells, and the goal is to grow organs able to be transplanted into humans waiting for an organ donor.
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A Foundation of Scripture
| Answers in Genesis To most of America’s founding fathers, the Bible was true from beginning to end, and it was the only source upon which to establish the new, independent nation.
Is Anyone An “Animal”?
| Answers in Genesis During a roundtable discussion in the White House, US President Donald Trump referred to members of the violent gang MS–13 as “animals.” Some commentators claimed, “No one is an ‘animal,’” and that he shouldn’t have used that phrase. Is this a position consistent with the secular media’s worldview?
Graffiti Alley and the Decay of the West
| Answers in Genesis Graffiti Alley provides a glimpse of what happens when we reject God’s clear, objective account of His creation—a creation that is ultimately composed and sustained by the word of God.
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Riotous Living
| Answers in Genesis Why would civilized people suddenly resort to the sort of violent anarchy that swept across England last summer?
A Happy Medium?
| Answers in Genesis Can a person accept the “morals” of the Bible without accepting the Bible as authoritative? David Wright, AiG–U.S., explains why morality depends on the absolute truth of Scripture.
Richard Dawkins: “Could We Overcome Our Taboo Against Cannibalism?”
| Answers in Genesis Atheist Richard Dawkins is well-known for stirring the pot over at Twitter with his inflammatory tweets. He usually gets a largely negative reaction, with people alarmed or disgusted by what he says. And that’s the case yet again with his latest tweet, “Could we overcome our taboo against cannibalism?”
The Power of Ideas
| Answers in Genesis What does a math test tell us about the power of materialistic beliefs to impact behavior? Quite a bit, as it turns out.
Do We Want to “Eliminate” Other Beliefs?
| Answers in Genesis One disgruntled reader accuses Answers in Genesis of seeking to squelch other beliefs to force our morality on people, but as Mark Looy, AiG–U.S., shows, our goal is for others to find true freedom.
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Morality Paradox
| Answers in Genesis Countries where evolution is generally accepted often show great acts of charity. Does this mean that morality doesn’t require God?
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Fallible Research
| Answers in Genesis While scientists are fallible like anyone else, research would improve if it were built on biblical ethics and the truth of God's Word.
August 1999 Newsletter
| Answers in Genesis People are asking: “why?” Why do some teenagers have such a low view of human life that would lead them to shoot and kill their fellow students and attempt to kill and destroy them with bombs
Erasing Images
| Answers in Genesis Unlike the computers we use every day, there’s no amount of deleting or reformatting that can remove the sensual images we’ve laid our eyes upon.
Experimenting With Evil
| Answers in Genesis Apart from God’s answers in Genesis, cannot come up with a logikos reason for moral values and rules—yet “sheeple” continue to trust worldly authorities with blind, irrational faith.
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Living in a Bubble
| Answers in Genesis Turn on Christian radio or TV or attend church in the Western world and you will no doubt hear pastors lamenting the decline of Christian morality in society.
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June 1999 Newsletter
| Answers in Genesis After almost three years of battles in Boone County, the Fiscal Court overruled the planning commission and approved an ordinance to rezone 47 acres to enable AiG to build its Creation Museum.
About Answers in Genesis
| Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis is an apologetics (i.e., Christianity-defending) ministry, dedicated to enabling Christians to defend their faith and to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ effectively.
Mission Statement
| Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis exists to proclaim the authority of the Bible—from the very first verse—without compromise by using apologetics in its world-class attractions, dynamic resources, and creative media to communicate the message of God’s Word and the gospel.
Press Room
| Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis welcomes credentialed media and supporters to our press room. As part of this online resource, our media kit provides key ministry facts, bios, high-resolution photos, and more.
University in Oklahoma Reinstates Ken Ham Lecture
| Answers in Genesis Late last month, internationally renowned Christian speaker and author Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis was uninvited from speaking at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). UCO President Don Betz has now invited the AiG president to give his talk, “Genesis and the State of the Culture,” on the Edmond campus.
Popular Ark and Creation Museum Restructure Ticket Prices
| Answers in Genesis Starting tomorrow, March 1, 2018, the popular world-class, Christian-themed attractions the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum are restructuring their ticket pricing to encourage even more families to visit with their children and youth.
University Boots Creation Museum Founder from Speaking
| Answers in Genesis In another example of free speech being denied on a university campus, Ken Ham, founder of the popular Creation Museum and Ark Encounter attractions, has been booted from speaking at the University of Central Oklahoma next month.
Ark Encounter Adds Unique Ice Rink with Major Sponsors
| Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis (AiG), operators of two of the nation’s leading faith-based attractions, is welcoming the sponsorship of two nationally recognized brands as its ChristmasTime program at the Ark Encounter starts today. Hobby Lobby and Pure Flix are sponsoring America’s largest Glice® rink at the life-size Ark.
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Christmas to Glow at the Ark and Creation Museum
| Answers in Genesis Kentucky, now seen as America’s premier faith-based destination, will be hosting visitors from across the nation as the spectacular annual Christmas programs return to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum starting the day after Thanksgiving.
All Churches in US Receive Ken Ham’s Latest Book
| Answers in Genesis Ken Ham’s revolutionary new book, Gospel Reset, has just been sent as a mass mailing to 266,000 American churches, along with complimentary tickets for church leaders to visit the three leading world-class Christian themed attractions in the US.
State-of-Art 4D Theater Opens at Creation Museum
| Answers in Genesis Opening today, a unique cinema-graphic experience awaits Creation Museum guests with the 3D film In Six Days, shown in The 4D Special Effects Theater. This 22-minute 3D film on the six days of creation has been adapted from the full-length 3D film Genesis: Paradise Lost.
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Answers in Genesis Videos Now on PureFlix.com
| Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis announced it has entered into an agreement with the online streaming service PureFlix.com to carry its collection of videos. A subscriber will now have access to a digital library of AiG teaching videos, documentaries, and children’s videos, plus films shown at the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum.
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Major Expansions Continue at the Ark Encounter
| Answers in Genesis Two years ago today, the Ark Encounter opened its doors and quickly became a major international tourist destination. Answers in Genesis (AiG), operators of the Ark Encounter, continues to engage in major expansions this year and through 2019, with other significant additions planned beyond 2019.
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Ark Encounter Film Captures Major Awards
| Answers in Genesis The new film As in The Days of Noah, shown at the Ark Encounter themed attraction of Answers in Genesis (AiG), was the recipient of two first-place movie awards at the 5th annual Christian Worldview Film Festival which concluded Saturday.
New at the Ark Encounter: Ricky Skaggs and Added Features
| Answers in Genesis The world’s largest Christian music festival enters its second week at the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Ky., and welcomes legendary Grammy-award winner Ricky Skaggs on August 12, making his debut performance at the Ark this Friday.
Pro-Life Exhibit to Open at the Creation Museum
| Answers in Genesis Using the latest scientific discoveries along with teachings from the Bible, a team of artists, technicians and scientists at the Creation Museum has created a visually-striking exhibit, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made.
Campaign Using Giraffes to Highlight Ark
| Answers in Genesis To encourage even more families to visit the internationally popular Ark Encounter, a highly creative advertising campaign developed by the award-winning ad agency Joseph David Advertising is using animated giraffes to encourage all children ten and under to come and enjoy free admission during 2020.
A “Millennial Missionary” for Canada
| Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis–Canada is announcing their newest speaker, writer, and youth outreach coordinator, Patricia Engler, who is now available to help equip Christian youth and adults across Canada.
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Two-Time Grammy Winner Jason Crabb to Perform at the Ark Encounter
| Answers in Genesis Jason Crabb, two-time Grammy winner, is performing at the life-sized Noah's Ark! Coming this September the Ark Encounter is proud to welcome Kentucky native, Jason Crabb to the stage of the Answers Center. Crabb has performed on many prestigious stages, but we don't think he's ever performed at the Ark!
Christian Academy Now Operated by Answers in Genesis
| Answers in Genesis Twelve Stones Christian Academy in Erlanger, Kentucky is a nondenominational Christian school partnering with like-minded Christian families. TSCA is celebrating is third year and is now part of the Answers in Genesis family.
Major Expansions as Ark Encounter Enters Year Four
| Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter will celebrate its third anniversary next month, and guests will have many new venues to experience in the fourth year. Businesses in northern Kentucky/Cincinnati continue to flourish, with new hotels being built throughout the area to meet the demand for lodging.
Creation Museum/AiG Hires Brazilian Scientist
| Answers in Genesis A former evolutionist has joined the science faculty of Answers in Genesis and its Creation Museum. Dr. Gabriela Karine Rocha de Carvalho Haynes recently earned a PhD in Paleontology (the study of fossils) and Geology.
Legality of School Field Trips to the Ark Defended
| Answers in Genesis To rebut threatening letters sent to Kentucky’s public schools by an atheist group attempting to stop field trips to the Ark Encounter, Ken Ham, Ark CEO/Founder, mailed letters to the superintendents of the same schools to assure them of the legality of sending classes on an official school trip to the attraction.
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Answers Magazine Again Top EPA Winner
| Answers in Genesis For the third time, the Evangelical Press Association honored Answers magazine with its Award of Excellence. At EPA’s recent annual convention in Oklahoma, Answers magazine was also awarded numerous other honors in categories that relate to the quality of the magazine’s writing and artwork.