A Former Employee of Ken Ham’s Answers in Genesis Describes a Toxic Working Atmosphere

In early March of 2020 a former Answers in Genesis employee wrote about her experience of employment inside Ken Ham’s organization. The organization was described as being toxic and allegedly not in compliance with labor law due to a number of issues. 

Max Boot in The Washington Post Reflects on the Scopes Monkey Trial and how the United States is Suffering From Evangelicals Who Reject Science in the COVID-19 Pandemic

In The Washington Post on July 8, 2020 conservative columnist Max Boot reflected on the legacy of the Scopes Monkey Trial in Dayton, Tennessee. In that same piece amidst the COVID-19 pandemic Boot reflects on how the United States is suffering because of evangelicals continued rejection of science.

Recommended Read: Dave MacMillan in the Cincinnati Enquirer on How Ken Ham Fleeces Williamstown, Kentucky With His Ark

Recently there was an opinion article in the Cincinnati Enquirer that looked at some of the issues with Ken Ham’s Ark Encounter. It looks at the issues and how Ken Ham conned Williamstown and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. But yes Ken Ham is a con man and the likes of him seem to be attracted to evangelicalism. 

Being Free of the Bondage of Evangelicalism at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City

Earlier this week I was in New York City and I spent Monday at the American Museum of Natural History. While I looked at one of the best dinosaur collections in the United States I reflected on how I was free from the dogma of fundamentalism which could have prevented enjoying science and more.  

Perry Stone on What do you do With Twelve Tons of Animal Crap on the Ark Every Day?

A charismatic pastor known for speaking in tongues while being on his cell phone took on the issue of how much crap was generated on the ark. Perry Stone of Cleveland, Tennessee said that Noah and his family spent each day shoveling twelve tons of animal crap. Once again the  problems of fundamentalism are on display.

De-Conversion Story: How Luke Douglas Lost his Faith in a Chic Fil A

At The Christian Post a former evangelical Christian who was deeply committed to Kan Ham’s teaching on a literal creationism explained his de-conversion in a post. Luke Douglas lost his faith in God in a Chic Fil A when it all came crashing down. This post is Luke’s story. As a reminder if there are others who want to tell their story of their de-conversion this blog is happy to give them a platform. 

Ken Ham’s Ark Encounter in Grant County, Kentucky has Flood Damage, and he’s Suing, How Christian of Him

Ken Ham from Answers in Genesis is in the news again. This evangelical carnival barker filed a lawsuit against an insurance company in Switzerland who refused to pay damages at the access road at The Ark Encounter in Grant County, Kentucky. The insurance carrier balked pointing out that the construction was shoddy. This lawsuit comes to symbolize much of what is wrong in evangelicalism.

Ken Ham’s Ark Encounter Asks What Have You Learned? Atheists on Twitter Give him a Response

Ken Ham’s Ark Encounter asked a question on Twitter the other day. What have you learned from the Ark Encounter? Many atheists responded and their answers is what makes Twitter golden. This is a brief post publishing parts of a thread. 

The Day the Dinosaurs Died. Its Time for Evangelicals to Embrace Science

In the National Academy of Sciences a new publication helps answer in detail the ways in which the dinosaurs were made extinct. New evidence in North Dakota has paleontologists excited and helps fill in some gaps. This post briefly explores that topic and explains why science is important and why its time for evangelicals to accept science.

James MacDonald, C.J. Mahaney, Mark Driscoll and Other Celebrity Pastors. A Discussion on Authoritarianism at Roll to Disbeleive

Over at Roll to Disbelieve, an atheist blog, they have a good discussion and article about authoritarianism. In light of the authoritarian issues inside Harvest Bible Chapel, Sovereign Grace and the late Mars Hill this article I believe is a good read. It will give a psychological understanding on James MacDonald’s behavior.