The 'Science Guy' Bill Nye Visits Ken Ham's Newly Opened 'Ark Encounter'

Remember the much-viewed debate held last February 4, 2014, at the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky? These two enthusiasts, Bill Nye and Ken Ham debated on the question "Is Creation A Viable Model of Origins?" Having two different worldviews, both Bill Nye and Ken Ham had met again. This time, in the newly opened "Ark Encounter," which is a world-class theme park developed by Mr. Ken Ham.

Ken Ham, is the founder and chief executive officer of the Young Earth creationist (YEC) ministry Answers in Genesis (AiG) and Bill Nye, is a science educator, who hosted the 1990s television series Bill Nye the Science Guy. Their debate was viewed by approximately 3 million people, according to a Christian public relations firm. Ham believes that the Earth was created by God approximately 6,000 years ago and dinosaurs and humans once co-existed. In contrast, Nye defends the scientific consensus that the Earth is approximately 4.5 billion years old and the existence of dinosaurs and humans is separated by about 60 million years.

The debate was unscored to declare the winner. On the other hand, it garnered numerous comments and reactions across the nation. One reaction came from Metropolitan Nicholas of the Greek Orthodox Church. He was a trained scientist before taking holy orders. He stated that research that is done to challenge God, has the disease of prejudice. He further said that research is done to discover scientific truth.

"God is approached better this way. God is not an ideology that we should by all means defend, but we believe in Him because He is Truth. In this sense, even scientific truth reveals Him."

Meanwhile, Answer in Genesis (AiG) just recently opened their Ark Encounter in Kentucky despite the state of emergency due to severe flooding in the area. Ken Ham is the founder and CEO of the Ark Encounter.

The theme park features the most authentic full-size replica of Noah's Ark in the world. There are the lot of things to do.You can travel back in time on a mile-long scenic bus ride in a beautiful valley. You can view the massive Noah's Ark. Spot some exotic animals at Ararat Ridge Zoo. Have a fine dining with family and friends at the casual two-story restaurant. The AiG's ark was built base on the dimensions found in the Bible. It is 510 feet long, 85 feet wide and 51 feet high.

In the previous debate, Mr. Nye argued that a boat constructed based on the parameters given for Noah's Ark in the Book of Genesis would not float. He calculated that, if there were 7,000 kinds of animals on the Ark, on average, 11 species would have had to come into existence each day for the Earth to contain all presently known species.

I prayed for Bill Nye today on 1st deck @ArkEncounter during his visit--that's what the life size Ark is all about pic.twitter.com/YpUrSLyVB4

— Ken Ham (@aigkenham) July 9, 2016

On the other hand, it was an exciting day for the Ark Encounter when Mr. Nye accepted the invitation of Mr. Ham to visit the Noah's Ark replica. They were all surprised. His presence together with Mr. Ham created quite a stir with other Ark's guests.

According to Mr. Ham, they had a very passionate discussion that it was just like a debate again. On the other hand, it was more intense at times. This is because they have differences in worldviews. Mr. Ham described the visit as amicable.

Mr. Ham stated that during the visit he was able to personally share the gospel of Jesus Christ with Mr. Nye. On the first deck of the Ark, Mr. Ham was able to pray with him there together with a crowd of people.