After all, he offers $250,000 (which may or may not exist) to anyone who can demonstrate evolution (although he defines it differently than the scientific community) to a reasonable doubt (meaning with 100% certainty, allowing for no other possibilities whatsoever) in front of a neutral committee (handpicked by Hovind himself) and according to certain criteria (carefully worded so as to rule out any possibility whatsoever of the challenge ever being met).
Maybe it has something to do with the fact he's currently doing time in a Federal Prison.
2007-07-08 08:18:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, that and the fact that Hovind created this challenge for the benefit of those who already believe him, not for those who don't. It's not a genuine challenge, it's propaganda.
2007-07-08 08:23:01 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As in many other cases, his stance will only strengthen the stances of like-minded individuals, while those who understand where he is wrong will likewise be strengthened in their own convictions. Or, neither side will gain anything. That's just how it goes when you set things up to fail.
Edit: As weemaryanne said.
2007-07-08 15:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by Skye 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Shoot, I'll pay out $250,000 if anyone can prove that God talks to them. Shouldn't be hard with the millions of people that claim it.
2007-07-08 15:22:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think he has bigger worries than paying off on an evolution bet.
2007-07-08 15:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by S K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I remember this...
I am wondering who the first fool is to tell you "hey he is in prison"
2007-07-08 15:22:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The feds took his money too.
2007-07-08 15:22:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe but if they're gonna do that they need some christian to act out creationism
2007-07-08 15:22:48 · answer #7 · answered by The Spork 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't pay anyone anything to proove evolution. Because I know none of it can be true.
2007-07-08 15:27:31 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Oh my little talking donkey...
2007-07-08 15:22:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's broke.... and a pompous loser...
And, you're right, the challenge is bogus...
2007-07-08 15:21:07 · answer #10 · answered by Ũniνέгsäl Рдnтsthέisт™ 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋