Ark Encounter Opening Day Protest

PLEASE DO NOT BRING KIDS! WE WILL BE TOO CLOSE TO THE HIGHWAY!

Don't forget about the Rally for Science & Reason afterwards.

https://www.meetup.com/Tri-State-Freethinkers/events/231174514/

Join us to protest the grand opening of the Ark Encounter! Their mission is anti-science, the Noah's Ark story is immoral, and they maintain discriminatory hiring practices while receiving up to $18 M in state tax incentives. We are making a stand for science, equal rights and the separation of church and state. Join us at the protest to show your support!

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Confirmed to be at Protest:

David Silverman - President, American Atheist
Dan Barker - Co-President, FFRF
Larry Decker - Executive Director, Secular Coalition for America
Aron Ra
Callie Wright
Tracey Moody
Kevin Davis
Dan Arel
David Smalley
Nicholas Money

National Media

The Ark Encounter is a water park based on a representation of Noah’s Ark. They are receiving state tax incentives while maintaining their discriminatory hiring practices. Scheduled to open in Williamstown, Kentucky on July 7, 2016, the park celebrates a biblical parable of genocide and incest. While they have a legal right to celebrate their mythology, we find it immoral and highly inappropriate as family entertainment. Help us remind the surrounding community and potential patrons that the biblical story of Noah’s Ark is immoral and should not be encouraged as a family fun day.

EVENT INFORMATION

Directions
Carpooling is highly recommended. Find a location north or south depending on where you are coming from to meet, then carpool to the site. Parking on site will be limited. Keep in mind it is their grand opening, plan accordingly.

From Cincinnati: I75 South to exit 154, Route 36. Follow the signs for protest parking.

From Lexington: 175 North to exit 154, Route 36. Turn left. Follow the signs for protest parking.

Water & Food
We will have bottles of water available on site. Pizza lunch will be provided.

Protest Signs
We will have protest signs available.

Weather
We will be there rain or shine.

End Time
We are planning on ending at 2, but it could be as late as 4.