Evolutionary biologist Rob Brooks decries "tribal thinking" and advocates "listen[ing] to other arguments" -- except when it comes to people who disagree with him on evolution.

DeVos, aside from being known as a philanthropist and a staunch political figure, is also a devoted Christian who has actively campaigned to reform the current state-mandated science like the theory of evolution and instead, adopt Christian principles into curricular programs.

DeVos advocates a 'voucher system' to provide the opportunity for those who would prefer to attend private schools to do so.

The Freethinkers wanted the message to say: “Genocide and Incest Park: Celebrating 2,000 years of myths.”

Oponents also questioned whether the project would be allowed to participate in a state program that rebates part of the sales taxes generated by tourist attractions. However U.S. District Judge Greg Van Tatenhove affirmed the Ark Encounter’s right to participate in the program.

Ham said he hopes Ark Encounter, which will operate as a nonprofit subsidiary of Answers in Genesis, will encourage "people to actually talk about the Bible and the message of Christianity."

Imagine the Titanic minus the smokestacks, framed out of timber rather than iron. Imagine ... it’s home to 2,000 seasick animals, a handful of teenage dinosaurs and one patriarchal family headed by a 500-year-old man bent on saving the world.