| − | The '''Institute for Creation Research''' (ICR) is one of the two largest [[creation science]] groups in the [[United States]]. (The other is [[Answers in Genesis]], now a US-[[United Kingdom|UK]] group headquartered in Petersburg, Kentucky.)<ref name=tes>Schafersman, Steven. "[http://www.texscience.org/reviews/icr-thecb-certification.htm The Institute for Creation Research and It's (''sic'') Quest for Official Texas Certification to Award Masters Degrees in Science Education]." ''Texas Citizens for Science'', December 17, 2007; updated January 6 and January 28, 2008. Accessed March 19, 2008.</ref> To supporters and detractors alike, ICR stands out among groups promoting [[young earth creationism]] for the prominence of its [[research]] activities.<ref name=aic>"[http://www.answersincreation.org/rebuttal/icr/institute_for_creation_research.htm Creation Science Rebuttals: Institute for Creation Research]." ''Answers in Creation''. Accessed March 19, 2008.</ref> | + | The '''Institute for Creation Research''' (ICR) is one of the three largest [[creation science]] groups in the [[United States]]. (The other is [[Answers in Genesis]], now a US-[[United Kingdom|UK]] group headquartered in Petersburg, Kentucky.)<ref name=tes>Schafersman, Steven. "[http://www.texscience.org/reviews/icr-thecb-certification.htm The Institute for Creation Research and It's (''sic'') Quest for Official Texas Certification to Award Masters Degrees in Science Education]." ''Texas Citizens for Science'', December 17, 2007; updated January 6 and January 28, 2008. Accessed March 19, 2008.</ref> To supporters and detractors alike, ICR stands out among groups promoting [[young earth creationism]] for the prominence of its [[research]] activities.<ref name=aic>"[http://www.answersincreation.org/rebuttal/icr/institute_for_creation_research.htm Creation Science Rebuttals: Institute for Creation Research]." ''Answers in Creation''. Accessed March 19, 2008.</ref> |
| | ICR is planning on building a museum, the '''[[ICR Discovery Center for Science and Earth History]]''', in [[Dallas]] that will present solid scientific evidence affirming the biblical account of creation.<ref>[https://www.icr.org/discoverycenter/ ICR Discovery Center for Science and Earth History]. ''ICR.org''. Retrieved October 16, 2016.</ref> The planned facility will have a very high quality in every aspect, and it will have a 3D planetarium, and auditorium, an outdoor park, and a museum store where people can buy resources concerning Christian apologetics and evidence for creation.<ref name="Tour">[https://www.icr.org/museum-tour/ Online Tour of the Future Discovery Center]. ''ICR.org''. Retrieved October 16, 2016.</ref> The exhibits will cover a wide variety of subjects, ranging from the history of science and the Garden of Eden to DNA and dinosaurs.<ref name="Tour"/> Construction has started, and the museum is scheduled to open in early 2019. | | ICR is planning on building a museum, the '''[[ICR Discovery Center for Science and Earth History]]''', in [[Dallas]] that will present solid scientific evidence affirming the biblical account of creation.<ref>[https://www.icr.org/discoverycenter/ ICR Discovery Center for Science and Earth History]. ''ICR.org''. Retrieved October 16, 2016.</ref> The planned facility will have a very high quality in every aspect, and it will have a 3D planetarium, and auditorium, an outdoor park, and a museum store where people can buy resources concerning Christian apologetics and evidence for creation.<ref name="Tour">[https://www.icr.org/museum-tour/ Online Tour of the Future Discovery Center]. ''ICR.org''. Retrieved October 16, 2016.</ref> The exhibits will cover a wide variety of subjects, ranging from the history of science and the Garden of Eden to DNA and dinosaurs.<ref name="Tour"/> Construction has started, and the museum is scheduled to open in early 2019. |