Ken Ham
Evangelist and creationist educator
Born
October 20th, 1951
73 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Born in Australia, an evangelist and creationist educator focused on promoting a literal interpretation of the Biblical account of creation. Founded Answers in Genesis, an organization that provides resources for the creationist movement. Built the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky, which opened in 2007, and the Ark Encounter, a large theme park featuring a life-size replica of Noah's Ark, which opened in 2016. Engaged in numerous debates on creationism versus evolution, drawing significant attention to the creationist perspective within educational and scientific discussions.
Founded Answers in Genesis
Opened the Creation Museum
Opened the Ark Encounter
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