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	<title>Around the World with Ken Ham</title>
	
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		<title>Spectacular 2010 VBS Response!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:33:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ken Ham</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/?p=8527</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2010/02/08/spectacular-2010-vbs-response/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="125" src="http://store.answersingenesis.org/WebServices/images/37-6207-Everything_ProductPrimaryImage.jpeg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="Egypt File: Super Starter Kit" /></a>A few years ago, our AiG Product Development team and Curriculum Department made a decision to produce a high-quality Vacation Bible School program.  Knowing there were already a number of VBS programs produced by different publishers, why would we make this decision? As set out clearly in the book Already Gone, statistics show there [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A few years ago, our AiG Product Development team and Curriculum Department made a decision to produce a high-quality Vacation Bible School program.  Knowing there were already a number of VBS programs produced by different publishers, why would we make this decision? As set out clearly in the book <em><a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/PublicStore/product/Already-Gone-Book,6131,224.aspx" target="_blank">Already Gone</a></em>, statistics show there is a problem with a lot of curricula in the Christian market. They tend to teach the Bible as a book  of stories; they don’t really connect the Bible to the real world, and they don’t teach apologetics to reach children (and adults) about  how to defend the Christian faith and answer the skeptical questions of the age.</p>
<p>AiG set out to fill this void and produce a biblical authority/gospel based curricula, with general biblical and creation apologetics, with cutting-edge graphics,etc.  The first VBS on the “<a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/articles/wow/what-is-biblical-worldview" target="_blank">7 C’s of history</a>” was more successful than we imagined—and year two with <em><a  href="http://answersvbs.com/2009/" target="_blank">Operation Space</a></em> was even more successful.  And, the testimonies from churches (and other groups) using the <a  href="http://answersvbs.com/2010/" target="_blank">AiG VBS programs</a> were outstanding.  A number told us they had never seen such a response from children—some told us they saw more children committing their lives to the Lord than they had seen in years—and there were many other similar-type responses.</p>
<p>The response to the 2010 VBS program—which has an emphasis on the sanctity of life (so needed in this culture where abortion is rampant)—has been astounding. Early sales of this, our newest Vacation Bible School program, <em><a  href="http://answersvbs.com/2010/" target="_blank">The Egypt File: Decoding the Mystery of Life</a></em>, has taken even our own staff by surprise! Our warehouse team is shipping the <a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/PublicStore/product/The-Egypt-File-VBS-Starter-Kit,6206,442.aspx" target="_blank">Starter</a> and <a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/PublicStore/product/The-Egypt-File-VBS-Starter-Kit,6206,442.aspx" target="_blank">Super Starter kits</a> literally all over the world, and they are having trouble keeping up with demand!</p>
<p><a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/PublicStore/product/The-Egypt-File-VBS-Super-Starter-Kit,6207,442.aspx" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone" title="Egypt File: Super Starter Kit" src="http://store.answersingenesis.org/WebServices/images/37-6207-Everything_ProductPrimaryImage.jpeg" alt="" width="200" height="133" /></a></p>
<p>With the excellent reputation that God blessed on our first two years of VBS programs (2008 and 2009), plus better-than-ever illustrations and songs (you <em>have</em> to see the quality of this kit!), this new VBS for 2010 is outselling even last year’s <em>Operation Space</em> by more than 100%. We went out on a limb and ordered 50% more than last year, but even in our wildest dreams we did not expect what is happening this year.</p>
<p>That’s great news, but it’s forced us into an unprecedented second printing of thousands more kits. And with each kit containing nearly 100 different items—teaching guides, posters, craft making handbooks, postcards, toys, music CDs, volunteer recruitment and promotional DVDs, bulletin inserts, nametags, buttons, patches, wristbands, and lots more—you can imagine that this is a <em>big</em> undertaking. However, so that we have enough to meet the demand for this summer and so we have a few hundred left over for churches who use our apologetics-based VBS during the school year and next summer, we’re placing this huge second order.</p>
<p>This new order should arrive in plenty of time so that we will never actually run out—unless churches continue to join the flood of interest in AiG’s VBS program. (I encourage you to order soon so that your church has plenty of time to recruit volunteers etc. Most churches try to order at least several months in advance.)</p>
<p><em><a  href="http://answersvbs.com/2010/" target="_blank">The Egypt File </a></em><a  href="http://answersvbs.com/2010/" target="_blank">VBS</a> has a fantastic pro-life, creation-based message that uses kid-friendly apologetics to take your 2–12 year olds deeper in the Word than probably any other VBS out there. That’s what makes the AiG VBS programs so special. Our writers and test churches work incredibly hard for nearly a full year on each new theme. Each is evangelistic and excellent for outreach, yet each goes deeper than traditional publishers do because we create a<a  href="http://answersvbs.com/2010/#5" target="_blank">pologetics-based praise songs</a>, <a  href="http://answersvbs.com/2010/#4" target="_blank">meaty daily messages and skits</a>, etc. And yet the program is so well done that it’s incredibly easy for the average church to use.</p>
<p>Even if you are not directly responsible for making your church’s VBS decision, I encourage you to forward this blog item to your pastor or VBS coordinator. Use the “ShareThis” link next to the date (above) to share this exciting news to your friends on Facebook or Twitter! Help us spread the word.</p>
<p><a  href="http://www.AnswersVBS.org" target="_blank">www.AnswersVBS.org </a></p>
<h4>Correction</h4>
<p>On a recent blog I included an item about a man who told me he was an atheist and how the Lord used AiG in his life—he is now an on-fire Christian.  Well, this man sent me an email to make a correction—actually, it makes the testimony even more powerful.  How I praise the Lord for the way He is using this ministry to reach others with the <a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/about/good-news" target="_blank">saving gospel message</a>.</p>
<blockquote><p>I was the “emotional” man that Ken Ham had recently commented about on his blog. I need to correct him on something. He stated that I was saved 15 years ago. He misunderstood me for obvious reasons. Actually, I had been an atheist for the past 15 years, becoming saved only a few months ago. I was also an evolutionist, not because I had thoroughly researched the subject, but because I accepted what I was told.</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>I was raised in a very good Christian home and abandoned my faith early. To sum up my conversion,  I was led to this site through research that I had started a little over a year ago. It took that long of searching to accept Christ. To me, I had to trust the whole Bible. Ken was right to say that I was an On-Fire Christian. Sadly it is only to my wife and family. It took a lot out of me to approach Ken, but I felt he needed to hear. It was humiliating to break down. However, a small sacrifice to bring encouragement. Thank you all for this ministry.</p></blockquote>
<h4>Devotion</h4>
<blockquote><p>Sit still until thou know how the matter will fall</p>
<p><em>(Ruth 3:18) Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he has finished the thing this day.</em></p>
<p>Wisdom is to know all we can do and when we cannot do anymore—and when we just need to sit still to see how the Lord Jesus Christ will make the matter fall.</p></blockquote>
<p>Thanks for stopping by and thanks for <a  href="http://www.aigprayer.org" target="_blank">praying</a>,<br />
Ken</p>
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		<title>Dinosaurs for Kids—a Keeper</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:16:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ken Ham</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2010/02/07/dinosaurs-for-kids%e2%80%94a-keeper/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="125" src="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/files/2010/02/DfK.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="DfK" /></a>The new spectacular-looking Dinosaurs For Kids book is getting many rave reviews.
Here is one from a home school resources center:

The illustrations in the book are very eye-catching and they alone will hold your child&#8217;s attention. Dinosaurs for Kids can be used as a read aloud for one or more children or read independently by upper elementary age and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The new spectacular-looking <em>Dinosaurs For Kids</em> book is getting many rave reviews.</p>
<p>Here is one from a home school resources center:</p>
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<blockquote><p>The illustrations in the book are very eye-catching and they alone will hold your child&#8217;s attention. <em>Dinosaurs for Kids</em> can be used as a read aloud for one or more children or read independently by upper elementary age and beyond. The information in this book is based on what the Bible says and has many scripture references throughout to back it up and prove that it is factual.</p>
<p>The book is broken down into seven different ages of the dinosaurs that explains where they came from, when they lived, what happened to them, and how they are recreated by scientists. It also explains the different groups they can be categorized in. Descriptions, sizes, and habits of these animals are explained which include detailed pictures . . . Many of the pages contain fast facts about each of the dinosaurs which were very interesting and a great way to quickly learn some new information.  There is also a pronunciation key included, which is very helpful with many of the names.</p>
<p>If you are looking for a Biblical perspective on dinosaurs, this is a great resource! It is well laid out and explained in as simple terms as possible. This will be a keeper in our home for many years.</p></blockquote>
<p>You can read the entire review at:  <a  href="http://eho.org/reviews/individual_review2.asp?revid=3186">http://eho.org/reviews/individual_review2.asp?revid=3186</a></p>
<p>You can obtain <em><a  href="http://answersingenesis.org/store/10-1-436" target="_blank">D</a></em><em><a  href="http://answersingenesis.org/store/10-1-436" target="_blank">inosaurs For Kids</a></em> from the AiG online bookstore.</p>
<h4><span style="font-weight: normal">Active in Creation Evangelism</span></h4>
<p>Here is a nice email from Tony Breeden, a creation speaker in West Virginia, who visits the Creation Museum on occasion (about a 3–4 hour drive away). He has become very active in “creation evangelism” ministry in his state—and beyond. On my blog a few days ago we mentioned his website, and he wrote Mark Looy, our CCO, to thank him for that web posting:</p>
<p><a  href="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2010/01/27/creation-sunday-february-14/">http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2010/01/27/creation-sunday-february-14/</a></p>
<blockquote><p>Mark,</p>
<p>I wanted to take a brief moment to let you know how much I apppreciated the way you promoted Creation Sunday 2010 on Ken Ham&#8217;s blog last week. … CreationLetter.com experienced a 350% traffic increase whenKen Ham&#8217;s blog on Creation Sunday was posted, and we&#8217;ve nearly doubled the number of signatures, notably clergy and pastor signatures.</p>
<p>I was able to thank Mr. Ham personally at Appalachian Bible College and I found him very gracious. His presentation was very thought-provoking, both to those who&#8217;ve never heard creationist material and those of us who are more familiar with these arguments and evidences. Thanks for keeping it fresh!</p>
<p>I just finished an interview with WGRC&#8217;s &#8216;The Matter at Hand&#8217; with Larry Weidman. Tonight, I&#8217;ll be doing a creation presentation for a local creation group, and will then be on KFAX&#8217;s LIFE!LINE with Craig Roberts [9pm EST/6pm PST]. If the only thing I have to complain about is how busy I am and how many opportunities I&#8217;m encountering, I am truly blessed.</p>
<p>Thank you again for your support, encouragement, and friendship, Mark.</p>
<p>Tony Breeden</p>
<p>DefendingGenesis.org &amp; CreationLetter.com</p></blockquote>
<p>Well, let’s try to increase his web traffic even more! Go to <a  href="http://www.creationletter.com/" target="_blank">www.creationletter.com</a>.</p>
<p>Thanks for stopping by and thanks for <a  href="http://answersingenesis.org/prayer" target="_blank">praying</a></p>
<p>Ken</p>
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		<title>Kneehigh Museum Opens First Exhibits</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:53:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ken Ham</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2010/02/06/kneehigh-museum-opens-first-exhibits/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="125" src="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/files/2010/02/KH-dig-site-150x150.gif" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="KH-dig-site" /></a>We are thrilled to announce that inside our existing Creation Museum a few of the many exhibits planned for our  “Kneehigh” Museum (specially designed to reach children) have been installed and are now operational at the Creation Museum.  The atheists who have visited the Creation Museum and/or have commented on the Creation Museum sometimes go ballistic over children being influenced by the Creation Museum.  Well—we are thrilled to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are thrilled to announce that inside our existing Creation Museum a few of the many exhibits planned for our  “Kneehigh” Museum (specially designed to reach children) have been installed and are now operational at the Creation Museum.  The atheists who have visited the Creation Museum and/or have commented on the Creation Museum sometimes go ballistic over children being influenced by the Creation Museum.  Well—we are thrilled to announce that we have even more exhibits to reach even more children with the message of God’s Word beginning in Genesis—and this is only the start!  These atheists get upset because they want to brainwash these kids instead in the meaningless purposeless anti-God atheistic religion!</p>
<p>Here are just two photographs (and I will add more in future blogs) of the these new exhibits:</p>
<p><a  href="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/files/2010/02/KH-dig-site.gif" class="thickbox no_icon" rel="gallery-8517" title="KH-dig-site"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8518" title="KH-dig-site" src="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/files/2010/02/KH-dig-site-150x150.gif" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><a  href="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/files/2010/02/Fossil-Hunt-signs.gif" class="thickbox no_icon" rel="gallery-8517" title="Fossil-Hunt-signs"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8519" title="Fossil-Hunt-signs" src="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/files/2010/02/Fossil-Hunt-signs-150x150.gif" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>1.        The Dig Site  (2 photographs)—activities for children</p>
<p><a  href="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/files/2010/02/Noah.gif" class="thickbox no_icon" rel="gallery-8517" title="Noah"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8520" title="Noah" src="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/files/2010/02/Noah-150x150.gif" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>2.       The animatronic Noah (very realistic) in the Voyage Room of our museum’s large Noah’s Ark section</p>
<h4>Earth’s Catastrophic Past</h4>
<p>This next week, AiG will be sending a press release out that is similar to the following concerning Dr. Andrew Snelling’s new book on creationist geology:</p>
<blockquote><p><a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/outreach/speakers/andrew-snelling/" target="_blank">Dr. Andrew Snelling</a>, one of the world’s leading creation geologists, is the author of the new “Earth’s Catastrophic Past: Geology, Creation and the Flood,” released recently from the Institute for Creation Research (ICR). It details the current geological evidence validating the authority and accuracy of the biblical accounts of the Creation and the Flood. In its 1,100 pages, it also provides a compelling case to rebut the evolutionary timeline of millions/billions of years.</p>
<p>Snelling, a former professor of geology and researcher at ICR, serves as the Director of Research at Answers in Genesis (AiG) and is editor-in-chief of AiG’s <a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/arj/" target="_blank">Answers Research Journal</a>.</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>“I believe in the convergence of scientific study and biblical truth,” Snelling said. “A literal reading of the events of the first eleven chapters of Genesis is confirmed by science. The Creation and the Flood, are real events in history.”</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>Snelling uses the two-volume set as an opportunity to share the earth’s history and the science of geology from a biblical perspective. In “Earth’s Catastrophic Past,” Snelling discusses geological elements in the Genesis record, as well as the latest scientific data on sedimentation, fossilization, plate tectonics, radioisotope dating, and more. Much of his decades of research has been summarized inside AiG’s popular <a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/museum" target="_blank">Creation Museum</a>, which has welcomed over 945,000 visitors since opening  May 2007.</p></blockquote>
<p>I want to add that the great thing about this set is that it gives non-scientist readers access to the geological and scientific evidence that supports the global Flood and a young earth view of creation. By making this research available to the Christian community, believers will be able to defend their views. For secularists, this two-volume set will address their problems with the Creation and Flood accounts in the Bible.  You can order this two volume set from the <a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/store/10-3-124" target="_blank">AiG website</a>.</p>
<p>Thanks for stopping by and thanks for <a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/prayer/" target="_blank">praying</a></p>
<p>Ken</p>
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		<title>Number One Read</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:25:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ken Ham</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We continue to receive tremendous comments about the book Already Gone. We have heard of churches that are changing their entire education program to emphasize more on apologetics and taking a stand on Genesis.  It was great to read this comment from a website:
Already Gone by Ken Ham. This was my number one read [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We continue to receive tremendous comments about the book <em>Already Gone</em>. We have heard of churches that are changing their entire education program to emphasize more on apologetics and taking a stand on Genesis.  It was great to read <a  href="http://www.ryanfrank.com/2010/02/eight_books/" target="_blank">this comment</a> from a website:</p>
<blockquote><p><em>Already Gone</em> by Ken Ham. This was my number one read in 2009. If you want to know why kids leave the church and what you can do to stop it, you better read this book</p></blockquote>
<p>You can find out more about <em><a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/PublicStore/product/Already-Gone-Book,6131,224.aspx" target="_blank">Already Gone</a></em> from the AiG website.</p>
<h4>Creation in Canada</h4>
<p>Here is a news release we are sending to the media today:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>CREATIONISTS CONVERGE ON CANADA:</strong><br />
Answers in Genesis Plans Christian Outreach, Conference during Winter Olympics 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>PETERSBURG, Ky., Feb. 6, 2010–As athletes around the globe gear up for the Vancouver Winter Olympics, over 100 volunteers affiliated with the creationist ministry Answers in Genesis are planning to travel to Canada as well, in order to share the <a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/about/good-news" target="_blank">gospel message</a> with those attending the international sports competition.</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>The global arm of AiG, “<a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/worldwide" target="_blank">Answers Worldwide</a>,” has conducted similar outreaches at previous Olympic Games, beginning in 1996 at the Atlanta Summer Olympics and then later at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. At the Athens Summer Olympics in 2004, nearly 200 individuals came to faith in Christ and 5 new churches were started as a result of the AiG Olympics Outreach.</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>In addition to sharing their faith with those attending the Olympics during the day, the volunteers (and some AiG staff) will have the opportunity to attend a creation conference presented by AiG President Ken Ham February 21–22 in nearby Abbottsford, British Columbia. Participants will be staying at the Stillwood Camp and Conference Centre and will be travelling into Vancouver each day via bus, breaking up into pairs as they join the crowds in Vancouver, seeking opportunities to converse with people from around the world. They will also distribute a special witnessing booklet (translated into 7 languages) entitled Gold Rush Vancouver.</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>“The Olympics provide a wonderful opportunity to fulfill the Scripture’s mission challenge to take the gospel to the whole world,” said Dr. David Crandall, International Director of Answers Worldwide. He will be leading the team of volunteers comprised of friends of AiG from more than 15 U.S. states and 3 other countries.</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>“We are praying now that God will prepare the hearts of the sports fans that we will meet,” Dr. Crandall said. Ken Ham added: “This ministry will impact the lives of thousands of individuals as they come in contact with our AiG Olympic outreach team.”</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>Answers WorldWide is the missionary arm of Answers in Genesis and is committed to fulfilling the Great Commission of Matthew 28. Since its inception, AiG has had a great heart for missions; in recent years it has organized that desire under the Answers WorldWide department, working to establish associate relationships with creation ministries around the world. That includes translating and distributing AiG resources to the mission fields of the world. To date, materials have been translated into 76 languages and ministry has been conducted in 94 countries. Plans are already underway for a similar Olympics outreach at the London Summer Olympics in 2012.</p></blockquote>
<h4>Devotion</h4>
<blockquote><p>Altogether such as I am</p>
<p><em>(Acts 26:28–29)  Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost you persuade me to be a Christian. And Paul said, I would to God, that not only you, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.</em></p>
<p><em>(1 Samuel 2:1)  I rejoice in thy salvation.</em></p>
<p>The goal of a “soul winner” is to make himself so happy in the Lord Jesus Christ that he can say to the lost that he wishes that they were just as he is in the Lord Jesus.</p></blockquote>
<p>Thanks for stopping by and thanks for <a  href="http://www.aigprayer.org" target="_blank">praying</a>,<br />
Ken</p>
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		<dc:creator>Ken Ham</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The International Darwin Day Foundation website is encouraging people to sign an unusual petition—and what is the petition all about?
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The International Darwin Day Foundation website is encouraging people to sign an unusual petition—and what is the petition all about?</p>
<p>Here is what they state:</p>
<blockquote><p>Please sign our petition urging President Obama to recognize Darwin Day.  We need our elected leaders to speak out about the importance of scientific knowledge and its contribution to the advancement of humanity, and send a signal that religious infiltration into our science classrooms will not be tolerated. That’s why we’re asking you to sign our petition urging President Obama to recognize Darwin Day . . .</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>Dear President Obama,</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>As an American who values scientific inquiry and integrity, I urge you to issue a presidential proclamation recognizing Darwin Day on February 12. Darwin Day is celebrated every year on the anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birthday in 1809, and is a day in which people gather together to commemorate his life and work. Charles Darwin was the first to propose the groundbreaking scientific theory of evolution by natural selection—a theory that has done more to unify and bring understanding to the life sciences than any other—and Darwin Day is a celebration of this discovery and of scientific progress.</p>
<p>I believe that issuing this proclamation will send a powerful message that scientific discovery and integrity in our society are top priorities—priorities that are needed now more than ever as extremists with narrow ideological agendas are attempting to undermine science in our schools . . . .</p></blockquote>
<p>It is all at <a  href="http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/318/t/10503/petition.jsp?petition_KEY=2221" target="_blank">this link</a>.</p>
<p>And who is the backer of this petition, the IDDF? From their own website they state:</p>
<blockquote><p>The International Darwin Day Foundation promotes public education about science and encourages the celebration of Science and Humanity throughout the global community. IDDF is administered by the American Humanist Association (AHA).</p></blockquote>
<p>So, a group of secularists (primarily atheists), a minority in the culture, is attempting to pressure the President of the United States to recognize “Darwin Day.” Would he ever do this?  Well, President Obama does believe in evolution and has been <a  href="http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1999910/posts" target="_blank">quoted as saying</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>But I also believe our schools are there to teach worldly knowledge and science. I believe in evolution, and I believe there’s a difference between science and faith. . . . And I think it’s a mistake to try to cloud the teaching of science with theories that frankly don’t hold up to scientific inquiry . . . .</p></blockquote>
<p>However, I doubt the President would bow to such a  small minority in the culture, many of whom are extremely vile and blasphemous in their language on their blogs/websites—but I guess you never know,  given what the President himself has said about evolution.</p>
<h4>Challenging Devotion</h4>
<p>The chairman of AiG’s Board of Directors, Pastor Don Landis, gave a challenging devotion to the AiG staff yesterday morning.  I encourage you to listen to this devotion below. Don is a pastor from beautiful Jackson, Wyoming, and also the president of the unique creationist <a  href="http://www.jhbc.edu/" target="_blank">Jackson Hole Bible College</a>.</p>
<p><a  href="http://media.answersingenesis.org/Blog/02-03-10-Don-Landis.mp3">Don Landis (02/03/10)</a></p>
<h4>Devotion</h4>
<blockquote><p>In those days shall Judah be saved</p>
<p><em>(Jeremiah 33:16)  In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely: and this is the name wherewith she shall be called, The LORD our righteousness.</em></p>
<p>Now Israel is lost in the wilderness of looking for their own self-righteousness; those days are coming when they find their righteousness in the Lord Jesus Christ.</p></blockquote>
<p>Thanks for stopping by and thanks for <a  href="http://www.aigprayer.org" target="_blank">praying</a>,<br />
Ken</p>
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		<dc:creator>Ken Ham</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was very encouraging to receive this comment from a pastor in southern California:
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It was very encouraging to receive this comment from a pastor in southern California:</p>
<blockquote><p>The AiG conference was the most important event I have been part of. Because of its strong emphasis on the truth and the accuracy of the Word, AiG’s books, DVDs, and other helps are now going to be part of our home fellowships, VBS, and Sunday school curriculum. Also, our church is becoming a monthly supporter of AiG.</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>—Pastor Tom Hughes, Calvary Chapel San Jacinto, CA</p></blockquote>
<p><a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/outreach/speakers/jason-lisle/" target="_blank">Dr. Jason Lisle</a> and I spoke in this church just over a week ago.</p>
<h4>AiG Impacting Lives</h4>
<p>Terry Mortenson is back from teaching ministry in New York.  He shared the following testimony with me.</p>
<blockquote><p>After arriving in Rochester, New York, I was taken to dinner by a man and his wife and three other young couples.  He runs a computer business and is a really excited apologist, devouring AiG books and DVDs.  One of the other guys  came to Christ a few years ago, and AiG materials were key in his conversion. I was told that he . . . invited at least 30 people to my lecture on Monday night on “Origin of Species: Was Darwin Right?”</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>One of the other guys at the dinner  is a financial advisor. About a year ago, he read Dr. Francis Collins’s book <em>The Language of God</em>. Collins is former head of the Human Genome Project and is a professing evangelical, but a theistic evolutionist. His faith in God’s Word was really shaken by that book.  He started going to an evolutionist website that criticizes creationists, and it was causing more doubts in his mind.  Then about six months ago, the man who took me to dinner loaned him my DVD on “Origin of the Species,” and Chad said that it was a huge help to him in seeing the fallacy of theistic evolution. [The man who took me to dinner] told me on the way back to the hotel that this was the first time he had heard him share about this—he was very encouraged.</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>During the dinner the couples . . . had a lot of great questions about creation and evolution.  They are so excited about the AiG seminar. After my Sunday morning messages, the one who took me to dinner said that he bought some books and DVDs to use in a study group at his church in the near future.  So, the impact of the seminar in this church where I was speaking will spread to other churches, too.</p></blockquote>
<h4>“State of the Nation” Spreading</h4>
<p>Information about my <a  href="http://www.answerslive.org/" target="_blank">“State of the Nation” live webcast</a> on February 16 is spreading—a number of news sources have taken this up, such as:</p>
<p><a  href="http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1976812916.html" target="_blank">http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1976812916.html</a></p>
<h4>Devotion</h4>
<blockquote><p>I taught them, rising up early</p>
<p><em>(Jeremiah 32:33)  I taught them, rising up early and teaching them</em></p>
<p>No matter how early we get up to meet with the Lord Jesus Christ with an open Bible and open heart, He has beat us there and is ready to meet with us and teach us.</p></blockquote>
<p>Thanks for stopping by and thanks for <a  href="http://www.aigprayer.org" target="_blank">praying</a>,<br />
Ken</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ken Ham</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2010/02/02/dinosaurs-with-saddles/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="125" src="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/files/2010/02/dino-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="dino" /></a>Whether it is atheist Eugenie Scott (who leads an anti-creation organization called NCSE), PZ Myers (biologist and associate professor at the University of Minnesota–Morris campus), or the author of the book Idiot America, such anti-Christians have mocked the Creation Museum for having a sculpted dinosaur (not an actual exhibit on dinosaurs) with a saddle on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether it is atheist Eugenie Scott (who leads an anti-creation organization called NCSE), PZ Myers (biologist and associate professor at the University of Minnesota–Morris campus), or the author of the book <em>Idiot America</em>, such anti-Christians have mocked the <a  href="http://creationmuseum.org" target="_blank">Creation Museum</a> for having a sculpted dinosaur (not an actual exhibit on dinosaurs) with a saddle on it for children to hop on and have their photograph taken.  See my <a  href="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2009/06/24/dinosaurs-and-saddles/" target="_blank">previous blog post</a> on this.</p>
<p>Of course, they know that this children’s fun item is not a part of any teaching exhibit—but they are not concerned about truth and representing the museum accurately, only ways they can deliberately distort in order to falsely accuse Christians—after all, these atheists are very defensive of their atheistic position.  They can’t tolerate anyone who teaches something opposed to their religion and worldview. They can’t stand the thought of having to be in submission to their Creator.</p>
<p>Recently we read of a park and museum that opened in Poland called Dinozatorland. And guess what they have? A dinosaur with a saddle. In fact, they have at least two dinosaurs with saddles.  Look at the second picture in this slideshow from YouTube:</p>
<p><a  href="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2010/02/02/dinosaurs-with-saddles/"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p>
<p>You can also see a picture of one of the dinosaurs with a saddle (and a child in the saddle) in this picture from a magazine article about the park:</p>
<p><a  href="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/files/2010/02/dino.jpg" target="_blank" class="thickbox no_icon" rel="gallery-8486" title="dino"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8487" title="dino" src="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/files/2010/02/dino-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>Here is <a href="http://www.parkrozrywki.pl/eng/czytaj88a2.asp?o=2&amp;txt=521#DINOZATORLAND-POLISH THEME PARK" target="_blank">another website article</a> on the park—which discusses its museum and makes it very clear this place does not take a creationist position but teaches millions of years as fact!</p>
<p>Will the atheists now mock this secular museum and park for having a couple of fun dinosaurs with saddles for kids? Then again, it is not a creationist facility; so, maybe they are allowed to do such a thing!  It is only Christians who can’t put a saddle on a dinosaur!  After all, why should Christians be allowed to do fun things for kids?!  Of course, most people (except other atheists it seems) see through this nonsense of the atheists’ baseless mocking of the Creation Museum.</p>
<p>By the way, we do believe that dinosaurs and humans have co-existed; I am only pointing out here how these evolutionists can be inconsistent—and also misrepresent what is in our Creation Museum. The Minnesota professor we mentioned above knows that our saddled dinosaur is in a children’s play area and is not a museum exhibit. Even though there is a sign next to the sculpted dinosaur that says it is only for children to get on (“wear and tear” is lessened that way), this atheist professor—consistent with his belief that he lives in a universe without purpose and standards of any kind—felt that he could disregard the child-only sign (even after he signed an agreement—drafted by the tour leader of his atheist group—that he would obey the museum’s policies rules).</p>
<p>He wrote the following in an August 2009 blog of his:</p>
<blockquote><p>Some very persnickety people have been demanding that I apologize for riding a fiberglass dinosaur at the Creation ‘Museum,’ because it had a sign saying it was intended only for those under the age of 12. I’ve thought about it. There is that sign, after all, and if I’d looked a little more carefully, I might have noticed it. But then, I realized that I still would have clambered aboard. There isn’t the slightest twinge of repentance in my heart. I’ll even encourage everyone else to jump on, if you go there—it’s irresistibly ludicrous, and is a good way to thumb your nose at the goofballs running that show.</p></blockquote>
<p>This is the same man who wrote to his followers (before his visit) on his blog that “if you are calm, civil, and well-behaved, and you tour the ‘museum’, we win. If you are calm, civil, and well-behaved, and the security guards throw you out because they don’t like the fact that you&#8217;re an atheist, we win.”</p>
<p>Did we kick out this uncivil and ill-behaved professor from the museum (he was a distraction to our regular guests) because of his antics and refusal to stick to the agreement he signed? No. We wanted this atheist to be exposed to the biblical teachings—especially the <a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/about/good-news" target="_blank">gospel message</a>—found in the museum.</p>
<h4>Devotion</h4>
<blockquote><p>If heaven can be measured I will cast off Israel for all they have done</p>
<p><em>(Jeremiah 31:35–37)  Thus says the LORD, which gives the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divides the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts is his name: If those ordinances depart from before me, says the LORD, then the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me for ever.  Thus says the LORD; If heaven above can be measured, and the foundations of the earth searched out beneath, I will also cast off all the seed of Israel for all that they have done, says the LORD.</em></p>
<p>Has Israel provoked the Lord to anger?  Yes.  When will God cast them off for all they have done?  When heaven is measured or never; that is unconditional.</p></blockquote>
<p>Thanks for stopping by and thanks for <a  href="http://www.aigprayer.org" target="_blank">praying</a>,<br />
Ken</p>
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		<dc:creator>Ken Ham</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2010/02/01/state-of-the-nation-address%e2%80%94february-16/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="125" src="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/files/2010/02/Rendle-Short-25-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="Rendle-Short 2[5]" /></a>Following President Obama’s annual “State of the Union” January 27, 2010, I will offer AiG’s “State of the Nation  ” speech as a live webcast from the Creation Museum on February 16, highlighting how far the U.S. has wandered from its moral foundations and calling Christians back to their biblical roots. The speech will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Following President Obama’s annual “State of the Union” January 27, 2010, I will offer AiG’s “State of the Nation  ” speech as a live webcast from the <a  href="http://creationmuseum.org" target="_blank">Creation Museum</a> on February 16, highlighting how far the U.S. has wandered from its moral foundations and calling Christians back to their biblical roots. The speech will be given in person at the Creation Museum (for an invitation-only live audience) and online via a live webcast, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern, Tuesday, February 16. Those wishing to tune in may do so at <a  href="http://www.answerslive.org" target="_blank">www.answerslive.org</a>.  Our official press release  on this presentation (sent to the national media today) stated:</p>
<blockquote><p>“Many Christians have been duped into accepting a false idea: that there is a ‘neutral’ position they can take in regard to social issues,” Ham said. “Some Christians even accept the myth that the U.S. Constitution declares that there should be a separation of church and state. They are hesitant to inject Christian beliefs into politics. God’s Word, however, makes it clear that there is no neutral position,” Ham said. “God’s people need to unashamedly and uncompromisingly stand on the Bible and its absolute standards. We need to proclaim a Christian worldview and the gospel, all the while giving answers for the hope we have.”</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>Ham’s speech will touch on social issues such as abortion, “gay” marriage, origins, and the role of religion in society. He will encourage Christians to know what the Bible says on these matters and help them understand how to defend the biblical viewpoint in an increasingly hostile environment.</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>“We need to learn what we can do to call America back to the only sure foundation—biblical authority,” Ham explained. “We need to stand unashamedly upon God’s Word in the face of a skeptical society and find out how we can do more than just watch our country slip into a moral quagmire.”</p></blockquote>
<p>And yes, I will have a number of quotes from President Obama to comment on—and many others.</p>
<p>Please be in prayer about this presentation and send this information to your friends, church, etc. so that people can watch it live on their computer. It really is a call to the church and nation to return to the Word of God.</p>
<h4>A Tribute to a Pioneer</h4>
<p>I encourage you today to go to the AiG website and read the article entitled “<a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/articles/2010/02/01/tribute-to-pioneer" target="_blank">A Tribute To A Pioneer</a>.”  A dear friend from Australia who was a medical and creation ministry pioneer, Professor John Rendle-Short, passed away recently. In many ways, the AiG ministry and our Creation Museum are part of Prof’s legacy!</p>
<p>This tribute article begins:</p>
<blockquote><p>He wrote a pediatric textbook that is still being used today.</p>
<p>This professor pioneered research into autism.</p>
<p>He was given the great honor of being made a Member of the Order of Australia.</p>
<p>This man was a professor in Child Health at the University of Queensland Australia for 24 years.</p>
<p>And he was a six-literal-day, young-earth creationist!</p>
<p>Regardless of what some naysayers might claim, you can be a biblical creationist and receive world recognition for great research! Professor John Rendle-Short (or “Prof” as we all affectionately called him) passed into the presence of his Savior on January 21. Prof was the founding chairman of the board of directors for the Australian creation ministry that started in our home in the late 1970s, known as the Creation Science Foundation (CSF).</p>
<p>Prof had emigrated from England to Australia, but he always maintained a deep love and burden for his native country. For example, he pleaded with me (nearly thirty years ago) to travel to England and help reach the English church and the nation with the <a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/about/good-news" target="_blank">creation/gospel message</a>. This resulted in the founding of an affiliated CSF ministry in that country, which later changed its name to “Answers in Genesis” when it became a sister organization of our Answers in Genesis ministry in the U.S.</p></blockquote>
<p>Further on in the article I continue:</p>
<blockquote><p>Just as the Creation Science Foundation began as a legal entity in Australia, we (including co-founder <a  href="http://www.creationresearch.net/" target="_blank">John Mackay</a>) developed an advisory board for the ministry, of which Prof. was a member.  The ministry at that stage was called Creation Science Supplies and Creation Science Educational Media Services. Later he became the founding chairman of the organization that was to be called the Creation Science Foundation.</p></blockquote>
<p>I encourage you to read the <a  href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/articles/2010/02/01/tribute-to-pioneer" target="_blank">entire article</a> on the AiG website.  I wanted to honor a great Christian hero, a medical pioneer, and a great leader in the modern biblical creation movement. Here is the last photograph we took of Prof and his wife a few years ago:</p>
<p><a  href="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/files/2010/02/Rendle-Short-25.jpg" target="_blank" class="thickbox no_icon" rel="gallery-8480" title="Rendle-Short 2[5]"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8481" title="Rendle-Short 2[5]" src="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/files/2010/02/Rendle-Short-25-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<h4>Devotion</h4>
<blockquote><p>I took them by the hand</p>
<p><em>(Jeremiah 31:32)  the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt</em></p>
<p>When the Lord Jesus Christ saved us, we named ourselves sinner and begged Him to save us; He reached out His nail-pierced hand and tenderly took and saved us.</p></blockquote>
<p>Thanks for stopping by and thanks for <a  href="http://www.aigprayer.org" target="_blank">praying</a>,<br />
Ken</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2010/01/31/170000-origin-books-into-schools/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="125" src="http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/files/2010/01/Rendle-Short-1-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="Rendle-Short 1" /></a>The Lord has raised up many different people in different places across America and worldwide to be involved in the spiritual battle of this age.  Two of our good friends, Ray Comfort (originally from New Zealand) and Kirk Cameron recently were involved in handing out a copy of Darwin’s Origin of Species to students across the USA and other [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Lord has raised up many different people in different places across America and worldwide to be involved in the spiritual battle of this age.  Two of our good friends, Ray Comfort (originally from New Zealand) and Kirk Cameron recently were involved in handing out a copy of Darwin’s <em>Origin of Species</em> to students across the USA and other parts of the world—of course this edition of the book was rather unique.  Watch this video clip to find out:</p>
<p><a  href="http://www.livingwaters.com/kirkgrateful">www.livingwaters.com/kirkgrateful</a></p>
<h4>A Tribute to a Pioneer</h4>
<p>It is with sadness I tell you about the recent passing of creationist and leading medical researcher Prof. John Rendle-Short in Australia. Tomorrow on the AiG website, I will pay tribute to this good friend and medical pioneer.  The following photograph was taken of Prof. and his wife, Angel, the last time Mally and I saw them in Australia—Prof’s wife passed away the following year and Prof passed away January 21<sup>st</sup> this year.  Prof. was the founding chairman of the creation ministry that began in our house in Australia about 30 years ago.</p>
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<p>Thanks for stopping by and thanks for <a  href="http://answersingenesis.org/prayer" target="_blank">praying</a></p>
<p>Ken</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[To watch Monday evening’s 6-minute segment in which I was interviewed at the CreationMuseum (including many scenes of the museum) on Nightline ABC-TV regarding the new evolutionist movie drama entitled Creation—go to:
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The Impact of the Message
We continue to receive feedback concerning the impact of the AiG resources and Creation Museum as God has blessed—such as this one:
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To watch Monday evening’s 6-minute segment in which I was interviewed at the CreationMuseum (including many scenes of the museum) on <em>Nightline</em> ABC-TV regarding the new evolutionist movie drama entitled <em>Creation</em>—go to:</p>
<p><a  href="http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=9661282">abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=9661282</a></p>
<h4>The Impact of the Message</h4>
<p>We continue to receive feedback concerning the impact of the AiG resources and Creation Museum as God has blessed—such as this one:</p>
<blockquote><p>We are thrilled to be a part of the giving for the museum.  As charter members, we are so blessed to have reuseuable tickets to share with others. It has been such a blessing to bring groups of four 4<sup>th</sup> graders to visit throughout the years.  It makes a big impact on these children who are from unchurched homes.   We also have been blessed to be able to provide for others going and it is one of our favorite ministries to share the Museum with others.</p>
<p>We recently attended the Christmas walk through.  It was exceptional!  My favorite time coming to the Museum, though, was with my sister and her missionary family because we were able to go through leisurely and read everything.  My nephew was preparing to write a term paper on creation vs. evolution …  It was such a blessing to finally read my nephew’s paper where he came out strong on choosing to stand with what the Bible says.  His was a very scholarly work prepared from books he purchased at the museum store, but I want to share the following from his paper, because you will note that the wording comes right out of the museum exhibits:  “I have chosen my starting point.  I personally believe that the Bible is the infallible Word of God.  Any time there is a conflict between what someone accepts as true and what the Bible says, I believe that the Bible wins.  That is why I use it as my starting point. . . . The Bible is the authority in my life, my starting point, and my guide.  What are you going to believe?”</p></blockquote>
<h4>Single Most Important Event</h4>
<p>It was thrilling to receive feedback from a pastor in California who hosted us at a recent conference. He shared with an AiG staff member that the conference in his church was “the single most important event I have ever been part of.” He added that AiG’s foundational, biblical messages starting with Genesis will be a part of his home fellowships, VBS summer program for children, and all of his Sunday school curricula (especially the “7 Cs of History” according to the Bible).</p>
<p>Thanks for stopping by and thanks for <a  href="http://answersingenesis.org/prayer" target="_blank">praying</a></p>
<p>Ken</p>
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