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Taken from CreationWiki, but originally added by me.
==Atheist bias==
==Atheist bias==
Because the Ark Encounter is an explicitly Christian attraction with an explicitly Christian message, many atheists are opposed to it to a fanatical degree. After the Ark Encounter opened, many atheists spread a rumor that attendance levels were extremely low.<ref>[http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/07/15/creationist-ken-ham-caught-misleading-people-about-ark-encounters-attendance-on-opening-day/],[http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/07/22/ken-ham-isnt-a-big-bad-ogre-why-i-feel-bad-about-ark-encounter/], [https://whyevolutionistrue.wordpress.com/2016/09/02/skimpy-attendance-at-the-ark-park/],[http://deadstate.org/according-to-drone-footage-ken-hams-ark-encounter-isnt-getting-the-attendance-he-predicted/], [http://americannewsx.com/hot-off-the-press/kentuckians-donate-18-million-for-empty-ark-encounter/]</ref> However, in September 2016, it was reported by reliable sources that Ark Encounter attendance actually exceeded expectations.<ref>Hamrick, Brian (September 15, 2016). [http://www.wlwt.com/news/riding-wave-of-popularity-ark-encounter-exceeds-attendance-projections/41685054 Riding wave of popularity, Ark Encounter exceeds attendance projections]. ''WLWT''. Retrieved September 18, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/09/16/ark-encounter-beats-attendance-projections.html Ark Encounter beats attendance projections]. ''Cincinnati Business Courier''. September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.wlky.com/news/the-ark-encounter-exceeds-attendance-projections/41700912 The Ark Encounter exceeds attendance projections]. ''WLKY''. September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2016.</ref>
Because the Ark Encounter is an explicitly Christian attraction with an explicitly Christian message, many atheists are opposed to it to a fanatical degree. After the Ark Encounter opened, many atheists spread a rumor that attendance levels were extremely low.<ref>[http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/07/15/creationist-ken-ham-caught-misleading-people-about-ark-encounters-attendance-on-opening-day/],[http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/07/22/ken-ham-isnt-a-big-bad-ogre-why-i-feel-bad-about-ark-encounter/], [https://whyevolutionistrue.wordpress.com/2016/09/02/skimpy-attendance-at-the-ark-park/],[http://deadstate.org/according-to-drone-footage-ken-hams-ark-encounter-isnt-getting-the-attendance-he-predicted/], [http://americannewsx.com/hot-off-the-press/kentuckians-donate-18-million-for-empty-ark-encounter/]</ref> However, in September 2016, it was reported by reliable sources that Ark Encounter attendance actually exceeded expectations.<ref>Hamrick, Brian (September 15, 2016). [http://www.wlwt.com/news/riding-wave-of-popularity-ark-encounter-exceeds-attendance-projections/41685054 Riding wave of popularity, Ark Encounter exceeds attendance projections]. ''WLWT''. Retrieved September 18, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/09/16/ark-encounter-beats-attendance-projections.html Ark Encounter beats attendance projections]. ''Cincinnati Business Courier''. September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.wlky.com/news/the-ark-encounter-exceeds-attendance-projections/41700912 The Ark Encounter exceeds attendance projections]. ''WLKY''. September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2016.</ref>
==Reception==
The Ark Encounter has received positive reviews from both Christian creationists<ref>Ethridge, Melany & A. Larry Ross (September 15, 2016). [http://macarthur.charismanews.com/world/59931-ken-ham-s-latest-endeavor-amazing-remarkable-awesome Ken Ham's Latest Endeavor: 'Amazing, Remarkable, Awesome']. ''Charisma News''. Retrieved October 11, 2016.</ref> and non-creationists.<ref>Wayne and Carla Anderson (September 11, 2016). [http://www.columbiatribune.com/arts_life/pulse/the-ark-encounter-doubters-aside-ark-exhibit-is-impressive/article_1bf58c88-10f3-5cb3-af3d-a2240301a250.html The Ark Encounter: Doubters aside, ark exhibit is impressive]. ''Columbia Daily Tribune''. Retrieved October 11, 2016.</ref><ref>Noel, Josh (October 9, 2016). [http://www.leadertelegram.com/Features/Travel/2016/10/09/Noah-s-Ark-in-Kentucky-is-something-to-see.html Noah’s Ark in Kentucky is something to see]. ''Leader-Telegram''. Retrieved October 11, 2016.</ref> There have been visitors from all across the nation, the world, and from diverse social and personal backgrounds.<ref>[http://www.wbiw.com/state/archive/2016/09/worldwide-visitors-rave-about-americas-newest-tourist-attraction-ark-encounter.php Worldwide Visitors Rave About America's Newest Tourist Attraction: Ark Encounter]. ''WBIW''. September 15, 2016. Retrieved October 11, 2016.</ref> The Ark Encounter has come under intense attack by atheists and others who oppose creation, but this is unsurprising and it has not affected the success of attraction.
== See also ==
== See also ==