We just got back from a vacation on the eastern side of the USA and had the privilege of visiting the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter. The timing was perfect for writing the next installment of The Story Behind the Story! Were in chapter 24 of The Bridge from OneDayBow, so grab your book and follow along.

Before I share about the Creation Museum, and how it relates to the group discussion that Tim’s sister, Crissy, started; I have to say something in defense of little sisters. I am a little (younger) sister to Betty, and I have a younger sister named Janet. First, it’s my belief (learned much too late in life) that every child in the family is important, regardless of birth order. The very phrase, little sister, conjures up words like pest, nuisance, tattle tale, and the like. But I would like to say, in an adult way, that it takes one to know one. Kids are kids and it is easy to see the faults in another and ignore them in yourself. With that said, we can proceed on and listen with an open mind to what Crissy brings to the discussion table, starting at page 106:

After introductions, Emma opened with a song.

Tim’s friend, Eddie, said some things – but not for very long.

Then they went to smaller groups, and Crissy sat with Tim.

“My brother’s really smart,” she said, “You should listen to him.”

Tim took the compliment but was tired of her talk.

He thought about suggesting that she should take a walk.

Instead he broke the ice with, “Crissy’s visiting too.

So no need to be nervous – she will entertain you.”

With that, there was some laughter, and all were more at ease.

Crissy liked the attention and said, “I’m here to please!”

She was making jokes with them, but wanting to act dumb,

She said, “I have some questions, like, where did we come from?”

What probably began as an attention grabber, grabbed more attention than Crissy could have dreamed! But it turns out that Crissy was up to the discussion – much to Tim’s surprise!

The remarks of “Ann” represent the attitude of so many school age students. In public schools they are told what to believe about the “beginning” of our universe and world. Yes, told what to believe. I have no doubt that many teachers are well-meaning, but honestly, I am not nearly so trusting of the textbook publishers. (Just saying…)

The reality is there are so many gaps in the evolution THEORY, it has more holes than swiss cheese!  Even Crissy knew that! And it wasn’t that she was the smartest person in the room, necessarily. She was just thinking with reason and discussing it respectfully with honesty. In the end, Ann was thinking with reason about the absurdity of what was presented to her as fact:

Ann replied, “There’s science stuff that I don’t understand.

I’m not sure why they’d think fish could crawl out on dry land.

Or why the monkey’s uncle is still a monkey too…

It does sound ridiculous – but science says it’s true.”

One correction, Ann; some “science” says it’s true.

Tim will go on to set the record straight on that, but may I suggest a good website for those of you who are looking for straight answers about Intelligent Design? Here you go: answersingenesis.org. They are the people behind the Creation Museum, a phenomenal presentation that is very well done and built on integrity. Check them out. In no time you will find yourself thinking with reason, and purpose.  Just like Tim’s little sister!