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Mariana

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39. I think you should go.

Thu Mar 14, 2013, 12:36 PM

Mar 2013

I would, in spite of how much it would burn me to fork over the cash to them. I couldn't pass up such an opportunity. It would be fascinating to watch the other visitors. I have a suspicion that a large number of the visitors, maybe even a majority, are not creationists at all. They're there for the same reasons you (or I) would be. Anyway, I agree with you that the peoplewatching would be the real entertainment, as well as a learning experience.

On the other hand, suppose you go in and find it's just chock-a-block full of people who do take it seriously. Yikes. Especially if there were a lot of children, with adults they trust telling them that the exhibits are accurate representations of how it all happened. That would be depressing.

I think you should go.

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Creation Museum- Petersburg Ky - Should I put it on the itinerary or not? [View all] cbayer Mar 2013 OP

If you let them know your true beliefs you might get stoned (not the good kind) kairos12 Mar 2013 #1

I was thinking we would just be vewy, vewy quiet cbayer Mar 2013 #2

Why would you give them any of your money? struggle4progress Mar 2013 #3

That's definitely a negative. I just thought it would be an interesting, educational cbayer Mar 2013 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author cleanhippie Mar 2013 #28

+a zillion! GreenPartyVoter Mar 2013 #62

Yes. Treat it as a comedy zone. Laugh at everything and when you're asked why you're laughing just Lint Head Mar 2013 #5

That could be fun as well - an opportunity to challenge them using "humor". cbayer Mar 2013 #6

by all means, visit (if you're taking dynamite)! lastlib Mar 2013 #7

Er, no. Not my style. cbayer Mar 2013 #8

I think you ought to make it a stop. A piece of Americana, like Area 51. pinto Mar 2013 #9

That's in line with my thinking. cbayer Mar 2013 #10

Except that nothing in Area 51, which is NOT open to visitors, nonoyes Mar 2013 #14

By stopping and giving them admission money, you are encouraging this stupidity. shraby Mar 2013 #11

And therein lies my dilemma. Is it worth the entertainment value or not? cbayer Mar 2013 #12

Inquiring minds locks Mar 2013 #13

Hello there! So you would vote in favor of our stopping in there? cbayer Mar 2013 #15

I think you should... haikugal Mar 2013 #82

As I am discussing this here, I am thinking a video report could be great. cbayer Mar 2013 #83

Yes! I think you've 'got it'!! haikugal Mar 2013 #91

Well, that's a great question and I will look into it. cbayer Mar 2013 #92

I'd give it a maybe--- No Vested Interest Mar 2013 #16

We really like to go to weird, odd and eclectic places. cbayer Mar 2013 #18

You don't mention dates. okasha Mar 2013 #20

Saw that. We will be there late May, but I'm thinking I can find another special. cbayer Mar 2013 #21

May I suggest... rexcat Mar 2013 #36

That looks like it could be fun and could definitely be fit on the itinerary. cbayer Mar 2013 #43

There were a group of atheists... rexcat Mar 2013 #84

Thanks for the suggestions. I will look more closely at them. cbayer Mar 2013 #87

I think you should go moobu2 Mar 2013 #17

Lol, only if I considered what they are selling science (which I don't). cbayer Mar 2013 #19

Well, they consider it science which is the point isn't it. moobu2 Mar 2013 #22

Yes, that's why I would find it entertaining. cbayer Mar 2013 #23

Sixty bucks for two people?! Adsos Letter Mar 2013 #24

I use the Roadside America website to plan trips. cbayer Mar 2013 #25

That's how we did our trip through the Southeast last year. Adsos Letter Mar 2013 #35

Don't give them money Notafraidtoo Mar 2013 #26

I'm beginning to think that as well. Now, if I could only find a way cbayer Mar 2013 #27

Here's a report by PZ Myers. longship Mar 2013 #29

His review is pretty much what I expect, but he didn't really sway me either cbayer Mar 2013 #30

Yes, I would go... longship Mar 2013 #31

Husband detests Disneyland and will never go, but cbayer Mar 2013 #32

If they throw you out, you get your money back. longship Mar 2013 #33

You know me. I wouldn't be mocking, just mirthful. cbayer Mar 2013 #34

You're a freelance journalist doing a cross-country travel piece on "uniquely American sights". pinto Mar 2013 #47

I thought of just sending them an email saying we were desperate to see the place, cbayer Mar 2013 #48

Someone said fathers get in free on Father's day. Kalidurga Mar 2013 #59

Unfortunately, we will not be there on father's day, but I love your idea. cbayer Mar 2013 #64

Yep that would get attention all right... Kalidurga Mar 2013 #66

Actually, I think not getting attention might be the order of the day, lol. cbayer Mar 2013 #67

Yeah I dunno Kalidurga Mar 2013 #68

To fully enjoy it, I think the best plan might be to pretend to be one of them cbayer Mar 2013 #69

Oh and upload it here of course nt. Kalidurga Mar 2013 #95

LOL. When I moved here I promised friends I wouldn't step foot in Disneyland. pinto Mar 2013 #38

I love Disneyland. Absolutely love it. cbayer Mar 2013 #42

Well, I also said I would never eat sprouts. Which I have... Maybe we could meet-up this summer. pinto Mar 2013 #49

And I said I would never wear Birkenstocks, but just ordered a pair. cbayer Mar 2013 #50

Absolutely go. rrneck Mar 2013 #37

You just want a film of us getting thrown out of there, don't you? cbayer Mar 2013 #40

Actually, rrneck Mar 2013 #45

I knew it. Will you please stop encouraging her. Starboard Tack Mar 2013 #81

Okay rrneck Mar 2013 #85

I think you should go. Mariana Mar 2013 #39

Thanks, Mariana. I think we should as well. cbayer Mar 2013 #41

I seriously doubt it's ever No Vested Interest Mar 2013 #76

I wouldn't visit if I were you. jeepnstein Mar 2013 #44

Appreciate that. Did you go because you thought it would cbayer Mar 2013 #46

Morbid curiosity. jeepnstein Mar 2013 #61

GO GO GO GO!!! JoePhilly Mar 2013 #51

Lol, we would definitely go prepared with questions. cbayer Mar 2013 #52

Go to a local evangelical church and tell them you want to go learn JoePhilly Mar 2013 #54

I was considering contacting them directly with that exact story. cbayer Mar 2013 #56

Sounds like you've been praying a lot about this. nt. JoePhilly Mar 2013 #57

Nah, just talking to y'all. cbayer Mar 2013 #65

I would not go because you have to give them money and that would only encourage them. hrmjustin Mar 2013 #53

I'm trying to find a way around that. I'm thinking that there may be coupons cbayer Mar 2013 #55

I might not be able to keep a straight face so I would not want to offend these people. hrmjustin Mar 2013 #58

these people are the craziest of the crazies. Dont go anywhere near them bowens43 Mar 2013 #60

Well, it's not contagious I am pretty sure. cbayer Mar 2013 #63

Why be worried about getting kicked out? That would be a badge of honor TlalocW Mar 2013 #70

The guards are armed with tasers. cbayer Mar 2013 #71

To me that just says... TlalocW Mar 2013 #72

You are a "bring it on" kind of person. I'm kind of a "disappearing into cbayer Mar 2013 #73

You should go just for the fun of it Tyrs WolfDaemon Mar 2013 #74

OMG, I wish you could go with us! cbayer Mar 2013 #75

Wear a long skirt okasha Mar 2013 #86

Lol. Apparently riding the triceratops is among the top "must dos" there. cbayer Mar 2013 #88

You say that now but you might be hating me after getting chased out of the place Tyrs WolfDaemon Mar 2013 #89

Now, I think you should know that you have to cbayer Mar 2013 #90

Paying admission to this travesty Brainstormy Mar 2013 #77

I recognize that and am working on a way to not pay. We shall see. cbayer Mar 2013 #79

You should go but only on the condition that you report back to the rest of us tularetom Mar 2013 #78

That's where I'm leaning right now. I'm thinking a video, or, at the very least cbayer Mar 2013 #80

I'm wondering about this place and their $60 admission charge.. goldent Mar 2013 #93

It's actually $60 for two, but that's still high. cbayer Mar 2013 #94

The laugh value is enormous but think where the money is going...Do you really want to subsidize Rowdyboy Mar 2013 #96