A Question of the Week: Why build an Ark?

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In this issue . . . Q&A: Why build an Ark? Video On Demand: The Origin of Life, Part 3 (Sidebar) Ken's Blog (Sidebar) News to Note Quick Look Biblical Authority Devotionals Answers ... with Ken Ham After Eden Network with Us! Q: Why build an Ark? A: With the announcement of the Ark Encounter several months ago, Answers in Genesis received numerous letters questioning our next major project. These are some of the common objections: Why spend so much on an Ark when starving children could be fed in third-world countries? Why not give the money to a Christian school? Why not spend the money on looking for the Ark? Why not give the money to other ministries? Certainly some of these are sincere questions and should be addressed. Why not give to the poor? Well, we encourage people to share with those in need, and many Answers in Genesis employees and supporters do. But if Christians give to the poor, would that negate the need for other giving? When people say the money donated for the full-size Noah's Ark should be spent instead on feeding the poor or giving to another cause, they are essentially arguing that no money should be given to building the Ark Encounter. However, we can't think of a more effective way to share the gospel with many millions of people today than by using an Ark. Continue reading to see how the Ark Encounter fulfils the great commission and is desparately needed in today's world. News to Note Quick Look Fuzzy fossils: Both dinosaur and bird feathers revealing the stages of feather evolution have been found in Canadian amber, according to a report published in Science. Paleontology graduate student Ryan McKellar surveyed 4000 pieces of amber and found eleven with feathery, hairy, or fuzzy inclusions. Read more. Dark matter's shadow: Current big bang cosmology may be in for an overhaul, of sorts, suggests cosmologist Carlos Frenk. Speaking at the British Science Festival, Frenk revealed that the Virgo Consortium's computer simulations of the formation of dwarf galaxies don't match up with observable facts. Read more. Also: Brains on the bottom Genetic destiny foiled Docile crocodiles And Don't Miss . . . Biblical Authority Devotionals When I Survey the Wondrous Cross It Is Well with My Soul Praise to the Lord, the Almighty A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Holy, Holy, Holy Answers ... with Ken Ham radio program Fencing wire—and it's a fossil! Noah's Ark—a picture of salvation Noah's Ark—why was it so big? The creation—it's actually falling apart! Rid the world of evil? Can we? After Eden Network with Us! Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis Creation Museum Creation Museum Ark Encounter Ark Encounter Answers Magazine   Note: Facebook and Twitter are both social networking sites with user-contributed content. Children should not visit the sites without parental supervision.  Free app for iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad	This Week . . . Feedback: Why Build an Ark Instead of Giving the Money to the Poor? (Sep 23) Dr. John Whitcomb Honored for Genesis Flood Milestone (Sep 22) Geomorphology of Uluru, Australia: Discussion (Sep 21) Geomorphology of Uluru, Australia: Reply (Sep 21) Contradictions: Livestock or "Deadstock" (Sep 20) Celebrating a Major Milestone (Sep 19) Fall Answers magazine sneak peek: Dragon Legends (Sep 18) Video On Demand The Origin of Life, Part 3 Watch Video Ken's Blog The Only Effectual Reformer of the World Video Tribute to Dr. John Whitcomb and The Genesis Flood Call for UK to Ban Creation in Schools—Saying It Is "Dangerous" What Is a "Red Letter" Edition of the Bible? Hungry Canadians Previous entries Prayer Requests View the current prayer requests to keep track of and pray for current ministry needs. Resources Answers Magazine Subscription: United States Body of Evidence (8-DVD/Book Combo) Ken Ham - Foundations (12-part DVD series) Buddy Davis: Amazing Adventures - I Dig Dinosaurs! More current bestsellers Upcoming Events Florida Jacksonville, September 25–26 Kentucky Answers for Pastors 2011, October 18–20 Tennessee Answers in Genesis Conference, October 23–24 California Psalm 119 Conference, November 4–5 California Answers in Genesis Conference, November 5–7 More events
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