With those opening words, the running commentary begins as visitors make their way through the eye-popping, high-tech, multi-media presentation of the main exhibit at the Creation Science Museum. The plan had been to take my own children immediately upon the opening of this museum, but each time we planned to go some 'crisis' would arise and we would be prevented from visiting. But, we finally did get to go, and it was so very well worth the time.
Hannah, Bryce, Joseph, and Rocky 
An acquaintance of mine had shared with me that her son was beginning to have 'doubts' about the Bible due to the inundation of Darwinism via textbooks at school. Worldview matters. In fact, I would say that this is a point that is hammered home beautifully by the lectures and exhibits at the CSM. In response to this mother's concerns I suggested maybe the thing to do was to address his questions head on by taking him to this museum. She agreed and although it took us most of the summer to both find the same day, free, we finally managed to head down there yesterday.
Joseph, Bryce, and his mother, Brandy
I just wanted to say that this 11-year-old young man was radically transformed by what he saw. He is so bright and asked such great questions! Plus, you could just tell that everything he was seeing was provoking some good, independent thinking. I think we were all greatly encouraged and educated by what we saw.
Plus, the resources we returned home with will prove a huge help in the years to come when our children continue to be given 'bad' and flat-out fraudulent information regarding the origins of this universe, world, and lifeforms - especially animal lifeforms. It exalts not only the Bible as authoritative and accurate, but it truly raises one's appreciation for science. Afterall, science is a wonderful field of study. It's not the enemy, neither does it ever contradict the Bible. Anyway, I could write the book on that, but will simply challenge anyone who has the first interest to 'come and see' for yourselves.
For more info, check out http://creationmuseum.org/
Hi Dawn, What a great place! I agree with you, science is great and it points out to our Creator. Have you seen the movie Expelled? Our boys also enjoy the Jonathan Park CD series; great adventures with a ton of facts to strengthen their belief.
ReplyDeleteHi, Simone! Hey, I have so enjoyed your blog, girl! Anyway, yes, science IS great. I haven't seen the movie you mentioned. Is it on DVD? And I have no clue who Jonathan Park is, either, but on your recommendation I will certainly give it a look-see. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteHi Dawn. I second the motion on Jonathan Park. You can listen to an episode (a new one each week, I believe) on their website.
ReplyDeleteGlad you guys got to go to the museum. Maybe we'll try to make it next summer.