The latest ark news from Kentucky

[marmar]

from Pharyngula:



The latest ark news from Kentucky
Posted on: December 17, 2010 9:54 AM, by PZ Myers


There is some faint concern from the Kentucky governor that the Ark theme park will discriminate in hiring — I doubt that it will become a major sticking point. But still, it's true, they will be selective in their hiring based on religious belief. They say that isn't true, but one thing we know about creationists is that they lie.

"There will be positions that will require Bible knowledge because...we have certain things in there that are requiring biblical knowledge," he explains. "That doesn't mean, though, if you don't have that you can't work over in the restaurant or some other part of the facility."

Oh. Since atheists tend to know more about religion and the Bible than Christians, can we expect a larger proportion of them to show up in those jobs requiring biblical knowledge? No. Because they have a requirement that people sign a testimonial of their faith, which means they're actually going to discriminate on the basis of whether you agree with them or not.

Liars. Like I said. .................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2010/12/the_latest_ark_news_from_kentu.php

[2Design]

1. waste of federal tax dollars

[CanonRay]

2. Waste of land, waste of lumber, waste of money, waste of time.

Why would any self respecting atheist want to work there, anyway. Like a Muslim working in a pork sausage factory.

[JoePhilly]

3. Think of it like hiring teenage actors at Disney.

You are paid to play a role.

The difference is that some of the actors actually believe their own act.

[social_critic]

4. Why criticize a business venture like this?

This is evidently a scheme to make money. I suppose there will be lawsuits if they do discriminate on the basis of religion or ethnicity. I happen to be agnostic, hispanic, and also know the Bible backwards and forwards (I learned it to make sure I could discuss the subject with Christians). Therefore I may go over and apply for a job. :-)

[Angry Dragon]

5. Good luck on the job

[social_critic]

7. Thanks

I just need to know, what do I say if they ask me about Australian or Western Hemisphere animals? How did they get back home?

[Ezlivin]

6. I'm want to work with Isaac in the bar

[beam me up scottie]

8. Any "faint concern" about discrimination in hiring will go away completely if Rand Paul has his way

:banghead: