Monday, December 10, 2012

Animals on the Ark


A recent article in the Charlotte Observer told the story of Dutchman Johan Huibers and his 20-year task of building a life size replica of Noah's Ark. The author of this article Toby Sterling states:
Translating to modern measurements, Huibers came up with a vessel that works out to a whopping 427 feet long, 95 feet across and 75 feet high. Perhaps not big enough to fit every species on Earth, two by two, as a described in the Bible, but plenty of space, for instance, for a pair of elephants to dance a tango.
 Mr. Sterling's opinions on the number of animals able to fit in the ark is something that is commonly encountered in Genesis studies. Many who have looked at the 1.2 million cataloged species of animals on earth and estimation of millions yet to be cataloged have thought it impossible for two of every species to fit onto the ark. However in Genesis 6:19-21 it talks about how God told Noah what he needed to do regarding the land animals. Verse 19 says, "And of every living thing of all flesh you shall bring two of every sort into the ark..." An article on the Answers in Genesis website discusses that the word "sort" or "kind" refers to a representative from each animal group and not specifically each species. They also remind people that, "Within each kind, God placed enormous genetic potential, with all the diversity necessary to repopulate the earth."
Toby Sterling's Article - Charlotte Observer
Genesis 6:19-21 NKJV
Answers in Genesis Article
Answers in Genesis - Ken Ham's Blog

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Turtle Troubles


A group of  turtles have been evacuated from the cold Cape Cod Bay waters.  Because of the unusually warm temperatures last month the turtles did not exit the waters and became trapped once the temperature dropped rapidly, the turtles then suffered hypothermia and had to be rescued from the Bay. The New England Aquarium stated that this year has been a record for the number of endangered turtles rescued. This has become a reoccurring problem and special rescue teams have been set up specifically during this time to help the turtles and then return them to the Bay when the waters warm once again.
Charlotte Observer Article