Monthly Archive for May, 2011

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Plants That “Bite”

Ron Dudek makes a few trips from Michigan throughout the year to give special workshops for our Creation Museum guests. His specialty is “carnivorous plants.” In his workshop (co-hosted by Cedarville University) entitled “Cursed Plants,” Ron answers the intriguing question: Did God create carnivorous plants [...]

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Ark Encounter Receives State Approval for Tax Rebates

Below is a copy of the press release AiG sent to various media yesterday:

Ark Encounter Receives State Approval for Tax Rebates:
Economic impact study gives themed attraction high marks
PETERSBURG, Ky., May 19, 2011 – This afternoon, the Tourism Development Finance Authority of Kentucky unanimously approved the application of the Ark [...]

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AiG Website Content Now in Arabic

Seven Arabic–speaking people were brought to America by invitation from our international division (Answers Worldwide) during two of our annual International Training Seminars. This group, encouraged by Dr. Nagy Iskander (an Egyptian medical doctor who resides in Scotland), became very excited about the ministry and message of AiG and determined to translate parts of the [...]

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90 and Still Going Strong! Happy Birthday, Art!

In over 17 years, AiG has been blessed with many volunteers. One of our volunteers of long standing is Art Hunsicker, who has been a faithful volunteer for 14–15 years, and he is celebrating his ninetieth birthday today!
The following photos were taken at Art’s surprise birthday party [...]

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Is This What They Call “Tolerance?”

In today’s secularized culture, we often hear people (particularly leftist humanists) demand what they call “tolerance.” Christians are often accused by these humanists of being “intolerant.” I have heard the accusation of “intolerance” against AiG and what we teach many times over the years.  However, what I have found is that [...]

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Homeschoolers Need to Be Very Discerning

Compromised Resource

Over the past few months, I have spoken at a number of homeschool conferences. Some homeschool conferences these days are being run mostly as a business venture, while others are being run primarily as a Christian ministry opportunity. At these conventions, there are many vendors selling curricula, books, and other items. For some conferences, vendors [...]

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Answers Press Release

Here is a copy of the Answers magazine press release sent to media this past week by our publicist. Also, note the “super issue” news at the bottom.

“Answers” magazine Receives 2011 “Award of Excellence” from Evangelical Press Association—Publisher Answers in Genesis honored in multiple categories
PETERSBURG, Ky., May 13, 2011 – At its annual [...]

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Especially for Christian Leaders

Last year we held our first-ever pastors’/Christian leaders’ conference (although we’ve hosted several dozen pastors’ breakfasts over the years where I’ve given a talk). This multi-day event was such a successful outreach that we’re doing another one this year (October). And please note: even though it’s called “Answers for Pastors” it’s really a “Christian leaders” [...]

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Has a New Superbug Evolved?

AiG speaker and researcher Dr. Georgia Purdom, who has a PhD in molecular genetics, has written an important article on her blog about a new “superbug” that has supposedly evolved! She states the following:
While antibiotics are still a very essential and useful weapon in our modern-day warfare against bacterial infections, their effectiveness has been [...]

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A Burden to Serve in Bible Translation

I thought it would be good today to highlight a special graduate. Answers in Genesis speaker and writer Dr. Tommy Mitchell and his wife Liz (who also writes for AiG) recently were thrilled to attend the graduation of their daughter Mary at Pensacola Christian College. Mary graduated with a Master of Arts in [...]

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