Children Quote by Ken Ham
““Childbirths were likely reduced — people were making a name for themselves being men of renown (Genesis 6:417), which means they would hardly care or have time for any children! With people living lives that are about themselves, they rarely care for children — even in our culture today! With pre-Flood wickedness (Genesis 6:518) abounding (which often includes sodomy/homosexuality — Genesis 13:1319; see also Judges 19–20), this would naturally reduce the possibility of children and population growth. This would be especially true if this population reduction were consistent in the century leading up to the Flood.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Young Earth Creationism Conference, 2015
The pre‑Flood era’s focus on personal renown reduced concern for children, leading to lower birth rates and population decline.
In simple terms: Self‑centered societies neglect childbearing, shrinking populations.
Key Takeaway
Balance personal ambition with communal responsibility.
Themes
population
family
culture
selfishness
biblical interpretation
Mood
reflective
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
theological
sociological
historical
When to use this quote
- family planning
- community building
- cultural education
- policy making
Key Concepts
demography
theology
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern parallels exist for self‑centered cultures?
- How can societies value both achievement and family?
A Different Perspective
Assuming ancient motives may oversimplify complex demographic factors.
