Kayla Pierce
Ken Ham speaks at the Creation Education Conference in 2017. Photo provided by BJU.
Bob Jones University will host the “Living in Babylon” apologetics event from 6-9:30 p.m., April 14, featuring speakers from Answers in Genesis (AiG).
Ken Ham, the founder, president and CEO of AiG who is an expert on the Genesis account of biblical creation and best known for debating Bill Nye “The Science Guy” in 2014, will be a keynote speaker at the event. He will be joined by Dr. Owen Strachan, the Senior Director of the Dobson Culture Center and a prolific nonfiction author.
“This is an important opportunity for our community to hear from two of the foremost leaders in the Christian faith today. Ken Ham and Dr. Owen Strachan are passionate about addressing the cultural issues of our time with biblical clarity,” BJU President Josh Crockett said in a press release. “Our partnership with Answers in Genesis allows us to bring these critical discussions to our campus, and we are eager for the community to engage in these vital conversations.”
“Living in Babylon” has been presented at multiple venues across the country and in Australia. Its purpose is to prepare and equip Christians to respond to the challenges of a “post-Christian world” that is “utterly opposed to the absolutes of Christianity,” according to Answers in Genesis.
The program at BJU’s Founders Memorial Amphitorium will include presentations by Mr. Ham and Dr. Strachan and a question-and-answer session at the conclusion of the evening. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the event will include an intermission. Books and materials will be available for sale in nearby Rodeheaver Auditorium.
The event was originally planned for September 2024 at BJU but was canceled in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
You can register for “Living in Babylon” at this link. The event is free and open to the public.
The speakers will also address students during chapel services. Mr. Ham will speak April 14, and Dr. Strachen will speak April 15, with both services starting at 11 a.m. The public is invited to attend both chapel services.