There are always consequence when engaging with the opposition . And when Bill Nye “ The Science Guy ” agreed to debate organic evolution vs. creationism with Creation Museum founder Ken Ham last month , he was turn over to have get ahead the debate , but he also wreak a financial windfall to the museum that Ham describes — of row — as “ a miracle . ”
According to NPR , Ham has been attempt to add an “ Ark Encounter ” theme parkland to the museum , but was unable to get the project off the ground ; Ham had only raised $ 14 million of the $ 150 million initially project . That is , until Ham ’s wide watched February fourth disputation with Nye , which inspire the city of Williamburg , Kentucky ( and the proposed web site of the park ) to release a $ 62 million municipal bond , thus keeping the Ark Encounter project alive . Ham of path establish God the acknowledgment for the last - minute save , but admits Nye was also responsible , presumably unconsciously performing God ’s will . Here ’s whatHam say in a statementfrom his Answers in Genesis Ministry :
“ We praise our Creator God for His blessings and for the incredible support we just witnessed from our generous supporters around the body politic , ” declared Ham . …
“ It was a challenging time , one that on a human level required a miracle to overcome , ” Ham sum up . “ And God in His providence provide our pauperization . ”
And here ’s what Nye said about the “ miracle , ” according to theAssociated Press :
“ If he builds that Ark of the Covenant , it ’s my unattackable opinion , it ’s bad for the body politic of Kentucky and regretful for scientists base in Kentucky and bad for the U.S. , ” Nye said . “ And I ’m not joking , sorry for the human beings . ”
effigy : AP Photo / The Courier - Journal , Matt Stone
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