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Line 19: − − ==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> + + +
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The project is expected to have up to 900 staff and provide many much needed jobs for the state of Kentucky. Kentucky [[governor]] [[Steve Beshear]] wisely ignored the typical [[Censorship|liberal, atheist prejudice]] against the building of an inspiring [[Christianity|Christian]] attraction and supported its construction. However, he turned against the ark in 2014. The [[family|family-oriented]] Ark is expected to enlighten as many as 1.6 million visitors a year. The Ark Encounter will serve as a vital and beneficial Christian influence on not just the state of Kentucky but the [[United States|country]] as a whole. [[Creationism|Creationists]] such as Answers in Genesis' president [[Ken Ham]] view the Ark Encounter as a very important undertaking which will provide an important educational and [[faith|spiritual]] center for Christians to get closer to their faith and for non-believers to realize and appreciate the authenticity of Christianity and its deep, historical roots.
The project is expected to have up to 900 staff and provide many much needed jobs for the state of Kentucky. Kentucky [[governor]] [[Steve Beshear]] wisely ignored the typical [[Censorship|liberal, atheist prejudice]] against the building of an inspiring [[Christianity|Christian]] attraction and supported its construction. However, he turned against the ark in 2014. The [[family|family-oriented]] Ark is expected to enlighten as many as 1.6 million visitors a year. The Ark Encounter will serve as a vital and beneficial Christian influence on not just the state of Kentucky but the [[United States|country]] as a whole. [[Creationism|Creationists]] such as Answers in Genesis' president [[Ken Ham]] view the Ark Encounter as a very important undertaking which will provide an important educational and [[faith|spiritual]] center for Christians to get closer to their faith and for non-believers to realize and appreciate the authenticity of Christianity and its deep, historical roots.
==Reception==
==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 the attraction.
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 the attraction.
===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> Despite this, many atheists have visited the Ark Encounter.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/2016/10/atheists-skeptics-flock-to-see-the-ark/ Atheists, skeptics flock to see ... the Ark!]. ''WND''. October 20, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2016.</ref>
== See also ==
== See also ==