Ken Ham was asked what Answers in Genesis would do next, after building a gigantic wooden boat on dry land in Kentucky, and now Mark Looy has confirmed it: they have big dreams. They want to build a copy of Solomon's Temple. Don't panic, though, they promise "it's not going to be some kind of secular temple where all sorts of weird religious ceremonies are held." That's a relief. I thought they were going to build a place for pagan orgies.
But wait! That's not all! They also want to build a full-scale copy of the Tower of Babel!
Uh, hang on there…haven't they read their bible? Building a tower to heaven was what triggered the wrath of their god!
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