Kent Hovind is a young earth creationist that goes around the country trying to debunk evolution. Problem is that Kent Hovind is a questionable man. He has no credentials in the topic. He claims to have a degree in education when in fact it is Christian Education. In fact, his degree is doubtful since he went to a college that's bein investigated for being a diploma mill and his dissertation is kept in secret unlike ALL academics from accredited institutions. More problematic is the fact that he outright lies and/or misleads in the topic of evolution, and even his own flock, creationists, often reject him (see: http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/faq/dont_use.asp) as well other scientists/groups/people that accurately describe science (see: http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/hovind/).
I guess it is okay though since we won't see him any time soon. He just recieved 52 federal felony charges for tax evasion (See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_Hovind). So why believe in him?
2006-09-13 20:42:14 · 8 answers · asked by Alucard 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jett b: I am showing you links to Christian websites that don't believe in Kent Hovind. Most sound Christians distance themselves from this man. These websites have information about how "his message" is a complete lie. He is being charged felonies in court because he is running an amusement park, not a church, and he is avoiding taxes. Either way, there isn't a single thing in the constitution that talks about not charging churches, and honestly, I believe is a practice that infringes the first amendment and the separation of church and state.
2006-09-13 20:56:55 · update #1
Not taxing a religion is giving special preference to them over any other form of institutions. What reason other than they are religions to do this? Hospitals still pay taxes, so you can't use the "helping people" excuse.
2006-09-13 21:08:43 · update #2
I believe in ID, but I never gave him much credence. I heard things about him similar to what you just posted..
2006-09-13 20:45:35 · answer #1 · answered by Adyghe Ha'Yapheh-Phiyah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess that anyone you (you is in the plural sense), do not believe you would call a liar but that would not make it so. Also, Kent Hovind is a very educated man. You can go to Princeton if you have to and not learn anything if you goof off or you can have a focus and learn as much at home as at any university. The idea of Universities is so that people who would not know where to look for answers can have them fed to them and then be tested on how well they are ingrained, then you show off your score or your college, ok? Before you say I am bitter and stupid or poor and didn't go to college, think again. I have 4 degrees all in different fields and credits left over. I may be old and forgetful at times or get sloppy when I type too tired, but I do know what I am talking about or I will ask someone who does and I have not done that in awhile. I cannot verify that everything Mr Hovind teaches is true but I am familiar with a big slice of it that I do know is factual and verifiable. That makes what he lectures on very interesting because if there is anything I hate, it is standing in lines or listening to lies. Since evolution is only a theory that does not make it true and by the same sense could make it a lie. So there is no room for you to chuck stones. As far as how he does business or deals with his taxes, if it is intentionally incorrect then he is a sinner no worse than most people and better I would say than many other of people's offenses. That still would not mean he does not know what he is talking about. In regard to why so many people listen to him, I suppose it is because he gives out so much interesting information and makes it most enjoyable by his sense of humor. If you really listen to him with an open mind you could appreciate it too. Study or believe as you want to but don't cast stones, wjatever your religion or beliefs, it is very unbecoming to it.
2006-09-14 04:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by beverly p 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use his references a lot. Sure, it may be true that he avoids paying taxes on religious establishments that shouldn't be taxed anyway according to our constitution. But the only ones that say he's a liar about evolution, are wrong. People only attack him personally because they have no attack on his message for the most part
2006-09-14 03:49:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Can't say I ever even heard of him. Don't I'd want to. Sounds like to me he's using his "credentials" to prove scientists wrong. although I don't believe in the theory of Evolution, I don't think I would be able to listen to a word he says.
2006-09-14 03:45:50 · answer #4 · answered by Coool 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is based on lies, so what difference does it make? One lie is as good as another.
In reference to the comment about taxing churches being unconstitutional, that is incorrect. The constitution does not prohibit taxing churches. The constitution forbids establishing a religion, not taxing or regulating religion.
2006-09-14 03:59:57 · answer #5 · answered by Left the building 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You mean all Christians believe him?
That's strange. My mother has never even heard of him. And I am sure the Pope disagrees with him. So that's at least two who don't
2006-09-14 03:46:53 · answer #6 · answered by ceogero 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is telling the truth, why not believe. You are not sure that he is lying since evolution is still a THEORY.
2006-09-14 03:43:36 · answer #7 · answered by bestfriend 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He means well.
2006-09-14 03:46:09 · answer #8 · answered by Grist 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋