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==Homeschool Conventions==
==Homeschool Conventions==
Ham has been uncompromising in his defense for young-earth creationism and has criticized schools and individuals that have failed to uphold it. In March 2011, AiG and Ham had an invitation to the two Great [[Homeschool]] Conventions revoked by the events' organizers. The organizers cited Ham's criticism of the group as the reason for the revoked invitation.<ref>[http://www.answersingenesis.org/articles/2011/03/22/kicked-out-homeschool-conferences AiG announcement]</ref>
Ham has been uncompromising in his defense for young-earth creationism and has criticized schools and individuals that have failed to uphold it. In March 2011, AiG and Ham had an invitation to the two Great [[Homeschool]] Conventions revoked by the events' organizers. The organizers cited Ham's criticism of the group as the reason for the revoked invitation, but the board of AiG found no spiritual wrongdoing on Ham's part.<ref>[http://www.answersingenesis.org/articles/2011/03/22/kicked-out-homeschool-conferences Kicked Out of Two Homeschool Conferences]. ''Answers in Genesis''. March 22, 2011.</ref>
==Debate with Bill Nye==
On February 4, 2014, science educator and evolutionist [[Bill Nye]] debated Ham.<ref>[https://answersingenesis.org/countering-the-culture/bill-nye-debates-ken-ham/ Bill Nye Debates Ken Ham]. ''Answers in Genesis''. February 4, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.</ref> The debate was the dominant trending topic on Twitter and Facebook and it was estimated that over 3 million people watched the debate live.<ref>[https://answersingenesis.org/creation-vs-evolution/over-3-million-tuned-in-live-for-historic-bill-nye-and-ken-ham-evolutioncreation-debate/ Over 3 Million Tuned In Live for Historic Bill Nye and Ken Ham Evolution/Creation Debate]. "'Answers in Genesis''. February 5, 2014. Retrieved August 5, 2016.</ref>
==Ark Encounter==
On July 7, 2016, the Ark Encounter, a life-sized replica of Noah's Ark, was opened to the public.<ref>Ham, Ken. [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2016/07/07/ark-encounter-opens-to-the-public/ Ark Encounter Opens to the Public!] ''Answers in Genesis''. July 7, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.</ref> The opening date, 7/7, was intentionally chosen to coincide with Genesis 7:7. The next day, Bill Nye visited the Ark Encounter upon invitation from Ham.<ref>Ham, Ken. [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2016/07/08/bill-nye-visits-ark-encounter/ Bill Nye Visits the Ark Encounter]. ''Answers in Genesis''. July 8, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.</ref>
==Personal and Family Life==
==Personal and Family Life==