Creation science Quote by Ken Ham
““The online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, has entries that tend to change rather often and is biased toward the religion of secularism. Even so, they write: Typically a steep-walled, narrow gorge is inferred to represent slow persistent erosion. But because many of the geological formations of Canyon Lake Gorge are virtually indistinguishable from other formations which have been attributed to long term (slower) processes, the data collected from Canyon Lake Gorge lends further credence to the hypothesis that some of the most spectacular canyons on Earth may have been carved rapidly during ancient megaflood events.7 Notice that the religion of secular humanism still reigns supreme in this quote. The encyclopedia refuses to give the possibility of a global Flood (Noah’s Flood) being the triggering factor (as well as subsequent factors resulting from the Flood) for many of the great canyon’s formations. Instead they appeal to “megafloods.” But regardless, major floods and other catastrophes destroy the idea of millions of years and long ages.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Ken Ham speaking on Wikipedia and flood geology, 2020
The quote argues that secular sources bias geological interpretation, favoring gradualism over catastrophic flood explanations, and claims that this bias hides the possibility of a global flood shaping canyons.
In simple terms: Secular bias allegedly hides flood explanations for canyons.
Consider alternative explanations and evaluate evidence critically.
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When to use this quote
- academic debate
- educational curricula
- media analysis
- public policy
- faith discussions
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Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports rapid canyon formation?
- How do we assess bias in scientific sources?
The claim may overstate bias and ignore peer‑reviewed research supporting gradual processes.