Comparing those verses to building this park is a false comparison. The verse isn’t a license to do anything in the name of Christ without thought. There seems to be a tendency for people to accept something that comes under a Christian label without any scrutiny. The people behind the park, including AIG, have done plenty of good. Does that mean that they are above review or criticism? AIG doesn’t hesitate to comment on those who disagree with them, so why are so many quick to shield them from any questions? But this really isn’t so much about them as it is about how we can reach more people the most effectively. How many
hundreds of churches could that money build in the many unchurched areas in this country alone? Most Christians in their local bubbles, and we are all guilty of this to some
extent, don’t realize that many people aren’t even exposed to churches. Where is the nonbeliever or skeptic most likely to see and stop and inquire or be exposed to an outreach or church members? In their neighborhood and work area? Or at an amusement park thousands of miles away?
Other than building the museum with other peoples money, what good have they done?
I disagree. The verses quoted in Post 48 show Mary's 'offerings' being criticized by apparent 'Believers' (Martha probably was one ... Judas -- no). They said Mary's resources could be applied to better purposes.
That is the gist of your complaint.
And if you don't think the construction of a 'to scale' replica of Noah's Ark is a worthy cause - by all means you are free to donate where you see fit.