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Pope George Ringo II

(1,896 posts)
Fri Jun 15, 2018, 03:13 PM Jun 2018

Creationist Ken Ham Blames Atheists For Ark Park Failure

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/progressivesecularhumanist/2017/06/creationist-ken-ham-blames-atheists-ark-park-failure/

Sad monkey: A bitter Ken Ham blames atheists and the secular media for the perceived financial failure of his Ark Park.

"… we are in a spiritual battle, and the intolerant secularists are so upset with such world-class attraction like the Ark (and Creation Museum) that publicly proclaim a Christian message. They will resort to whatever tactics they deem necessary to try to malign the attractions."

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There you have it. His failure to deliver on his promises is the result of intolerant secularists. I'm sure somebody saw that coming.
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Creationist Ken Ham Blames Atheists For Ark Park Failure (Original Post) Pope George Ringo II Jun 2018 OP
So ridiculous, and so sad vlyons Jun 2018 #1
I can't take *all* of the credit, but I was vociferously opposed to allowing no_hypocrisy Jun 2018 #2
I believe we should all take some of the credit. Pope George Ringo II Jun 2018 #6
Yes...Opposing his ark park in every way possible certainly has been #1 on my list! Thekaspervote Jun 2018 #3
this Atheist would have gone to his stupid attractions just to point and laugh maxsolomon Jun 2018 #4
I look forward to seeing this on Deserted and Abandoned Places. n/t RKP5637 Jun 2018 #5
No, Ken. It failed because STUPID. MineralMan Jun 2018 #7
Con man blames smart people for not falling for it FiveGoodMen Jun 2018 #8
What are they going to do with the dinosaurs that were saved? dem4decades Jun 2018 #9
It was all my fault PJMcK Jun 2018 #10
we all share the blame. I was too busy tryting to get to 2,000 posts to pay attention. dameatball Jun 2018 #21
Stupid idea from the get go! BlueJac Jun 2018 #11
I'm an agnostic.. Permanut Jun 2018 #12
I think I'll write a book! gay texan Jun 2018 #13
Aren't these things supposed to be God's plan? Lordquinton Jun 2018 #14
Don't mess with atheists. trotsky Jun 2018 #15
LOL! I thought of that, too. Mariana Jun 2018 #24
As a business plan, the idea sucked from the beginning. procon Jun 2018 #16
They could have made it an "Experience the Ark" cruise Tyrs WolfDaemon Jun 2018 #38
You're welcome Ken! The Genealogist Jun 2018 #17
..... trusty elf Jun 2018 #18
I can only BillyBobBrilliant Jun 2018 #19
Market forces at work, Kenny! muntrv Jun 2018 #20
Oh, Christians and your silly persecution complexes Downtown Hound Jun 2018 #22
He should be blaming his g-d Gothmog Jun 2018 #23
I'll take credit. Voltaire2 Jun 2018 #25
And just think Ohiogal Jun 2018 #26
Dear Brother Ham: Mike Nelson Jun 2018 #27
Thank dog Major Nikon Jun 2018 #28
Of course matt819 Jun 2018 #29
Atheists: You're welcome, word. We shut this stupid shit down. Cuthbert Allgood Jun 2018 #30
Passed by there last week and maybe 10 cars in the main parking lot. tonyt53 Jun 2018 #31
I missed the memo you guys!!! LakeArenal Jun 2018 #32
Nothing like a craptastic idea whose time has come C_U_L8R Jun 2018 #33
That story is a year old... AZ8theist Jun 2018 #34
I missed that part of the date. Pope George Ringo II Jun 2018 #35
Of course I understand, your Majesty the Pope. AZ8theist Jun 2018 #40
and the fact that it's failing to this day.. AZ8theist Jun 2018 #41
I'm a Majesty? Pope George Ringo II Jun 2018 #42
I stand corrected your Holiness..... AZ8theist Jun 2018 #44
Most People Are Not Buying The Provably Wrong Premise colsohlibgal Jun 2018 #36
God's will, Ken. God's will. MineralMan Jun 2018 #37
Plan X wins again! ThoughtCriminal Jun 2018 #39
How come the Ark Encounter doesn't simply publish promo-material how great they are? DetlefK Jun 2018 #43
Maybe if they prayed for more visitors? trotsky Jun 2018 #45
I just didn't want to see it. pwb Jun 2018 #46

no_hypocrisy

(45,774 posts)
2. I can't take *all* of the credit, but I was vociferously opposed to allowing
Fri Jun 15, 2018, 03:19 PM
Jun 2018

taxpayer dollars of public schools subsidize field trips to see the Ark.

maxsolomon

(32,992 posts)
4. this Atheist would have gone to his stupid attractions just to point and laugh
Fri Jun 15, 2018, 03:20 PM
Jun 2018

except that would mean giving him money.

and my family lives close, in Cincinnati

PJMcK

(21,921 posts)
10. It was all my fault
Fri Jun 15, 2018, 03:27 PM
Jun 2018

I'm an atheist and I didn't visit the Ark Park. I didn't do anything else, I just didn't go there.

I take full responsibility.

trotsky

(49,533 posts)
15. Don't mess with atheists.
Fri Jun 15, 2018, 03:52 PM
Jun 2018

There were some on DU who claimed that the atheists who helped sponsor and get the Interfaith protected group created (so that theists would finally have a place to talk about the wonders of faith without pesky atheists harassing them with dissenting opinions), were also somehow responsible for the pathetic participation in it, and its transition into a ghost town.

procon

(15,805 posts)
16. As a business plan, the idea sucked from the beginning.
Fri Jun 15, 2018, 04:06 PM
Jun 2018

Limited audience who were likely one time visitors and many who lack the money to buy all their overpriced commemorative bling and memorabilia. The nutty storyline was questionable and not supported by other religious sects. As a single destination attraction, the venue was not going to deliver the most bang for the buck for vacationing families.

It they had built the arc as an actual passenger ship for short excursions, they could have attracted a wider audience and possible kept it financially viable.



Tyrs WolfDaemon

(2,289 posts)
38. They could have made it an "Experience the Ark" cruise
Fri Jun 15, 2018, 09:38 PM
Jun 2018

The highlights being:

- Shoveling animal feces over the side
- Hand feeding the predators
- Sleeping with animals, ones that probably don't like humans anymore (if they ever did)
- Forced listening to sermons from 'Noah' himself.
- Rowing the boat, after all they can't have real engines and how else are they going to be able to go in and out of port?

The Genealogist

(4,723 posts)
17. You're welcome Ken!
Fri Jun 15, 2018, 04:34 PM
Jun 2018

Regardless of what you say, it was my own fault for not attending your little tourist trap. The other atheists who are saying it was them are wrong. It was MY complete apathy for your whatever that sank it!

BillyBobBrilliant

(805 posts)
19. I can only
Fri Jun 15, 2018, 04:44 PM
Jun 2018

wish it were true. I would love to take credit for it. But, I am pretty sure that the plain old ridiculousness of the whole thing has had these results.

Downtown Hound

(12,618 posts)
22. Oh, Christians and your silly persecution complexes
Fri Jun 15, 2018, 05:03 PM
Jun 2018

It must be rough being the most dominant religion in America with more representation and wealth than any other group. My heart bleeds for them.

matt819

(10,749 posts)
29. Of course
Fri Jun 15, 2018, 05:59 PM
Jun 2018

True believing Christians were cowed by intolerant atheists. Wow. That's some faith they have there, when they're unable or unwilling to stand up to atheists and show their faith by going to a bogus theme park.

LakeArenal

(28,729 posts)
32. I missed the memo you guys!!!
Fri Jun 15, 2018, 06:55 PM
Jun 2018

Why didn’t you tell me we intolerant atheists were at the gate of the ark “cowing” Christian believers? Oh, not at the gate?
Hmmm, I think I need some lessons on cowing. Do I send cowing emails? Cow them at their churches? Do I need a barn to cow them? So confused and don’t realize my own power to cow.

C_U_L8R

(44,897 posts)
33. Nothing like a craptastic idea whose time has come
Fri Jun 15, 2018, 07:11 PM
Jun 2018

Gotta say, these dopes excel at bankruptcy.
Bet their investors are friggin thrilled (sarcasm)

Pope George Ringo II

(1,896 posts)
35. I missed that part of the date.
Fri Jun 15, 2018, 08:18 PM
Jun 2018

On one level I do care. On another, I really don't. I imagine you understand.

AZ8theist

(5,339 posts)
40. Of course I understand, your Majesty the Pope.
Sun Jun 17, 2018, 08:04 PM
Jun 2018

I just wanted to clarify that this was not "new" info...
The idiotic Creatard theme park was a failure before it even started. PZ Myers and his crew visited to show the utter stupidity of humans riding on dinosaurs with saddles (among other things) Yes, that's a thing you can do there; hop on a fake dinosaur with a horse saddle and take a pic.
Beyond that childish idiocy, there lies the fact that the state of Kentucky granted this fraud, Ken Ham. MILLIONS$$ in tax breaks to construct this monument to morons.
That's the true nature of this failure........granting imbeciles tax money to erect "Monuments to MORANS" ...while the rest of the post-3rd grade educated populace shake our heads in disbelief.

AZ8theist

(5,339 posts)
41. and the fact that it's failing to this day..
Sun Jun 17, 2018, 08:05 PM
Jun 2018

PROVES my point.
I only hope it looks like Chernobyl in a year or two...

colsohlibgal

(5,275 posts)
36. Most People Are Not Buying The Provably Wrong Premise
Fri Jun 15, 2018, 08:44 PM
Jun 2018

Saw Bill Nye trying to debate this guy but Ham was not interested in scientific facts.

DetlefK

(16,423 posts)
43. How come the Ark Encounter doesn't simply publish promo-material how great they are?
Mon Jun 18, 2018, 05:04 AM
Jun 2018

Maybe a pic of a full parking-lot here, maybe a pic of a stuffed exhibition-hall there...

"X visitors served in 2017!!!"

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