Ken Ham is an Australian-born Biblical creationist best known as the founder and president of Answers In Genesis (AIG), a Christian apologetics organisation that promotes a literal interpretation of the Bible and defends a young Earth view of creation.
He argues that everything was created in six days, approximately 6000 years ago.
Well, actually, he doesn’t argue that.
It’s what the Bible says (in Genesis).
In the beginning, there was nothing but darkness and emptiness. God existed before all things, and He had a plan. He spoke, and His words brought everything into existence.
On the first day, God said, “Let there be light,” and light appeared, separating the darkness. He called the light “day” and the darkness “night.” This was the beginning of time.
On the second day, God said, “Let there be a space to separate the waters.” He created the sky, which covered the earth like a canopy.
On the third day, God commanded, “Let the waters come together, and let dry ground appear.” The waters gathered into seas, and the dry land emerged. God made the land produce plants, trees, and all kinds of vegetation.
On the fourth day, God said, “Let there be lights in the sky to separate the day from the night.” He created the sun to rule over the day and the moon to rule over the night. God also made the stars to shine in the sky.
On the fifth day, God commanded, “Let the waters be filled with living creatures, and let birds fly across the sky.” He created the fish and other sea creatures, and the skies were filled with birds of all kinds.
On the sixth day, God said, “Let the land produce living creatures.” He created all kinds of animals, from the smallest insects to the largest beasts. Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us.” So, God created mankind, male and female, and blessed them. He gave them the responsibility to rule over all the creatures of the earth.
God looked at everything He had made, and it was very good.
On the seventh day, God rested from all His work, and He made it a special day of rest and worship. This was the first Sabbath.
Ken advocates for a scientific explanation for the origins of life based on a Biblical worldview.
In addition to his work with AIG, he was also instrumental in the establishment of the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter (a life-size replica of Noah’s Ark).
Ken joined me for a conversation about Biblical creation and why it matters from a scientific, historical and cultural perspective.
He also made a valid point about how much of modern Christianity, especially in the West, has become too diluted and inclusive (which are points echoed by Doug Wilson and Samuel Sey).
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