Not even a person who was once the most powerful man in the world of politics can deny the greatness of God over all creatures.
Former President Jimmy Carter recently said that while he believes in the evolutionary theory, he still thinks that God can make all things possible.
"The earth is four billion years old... but I don't see a conflict there," Carter told reporters, as quoted by Christian News. "And as a scientist, I believe in evolution."
"But all things are possible through the divine power of God. And whenever there is a conflict, I turn to the words of Jesus Christ," he added. "If God created it four billion years ago or six thousand years ago, it doesn't matter to me."
Carter made these remarks after touring the Noah's Ark theme park called "Ark Encounter" opened by creationist Ken Ham in Williamstown, Kentucky. The former president's friend, construction company owner LeRoy Troyer, was the one who designed the massive replica of Noah's Ark, set to be open to the general public next month.
The Ark Encounter website described the soon-to-be-opened theme park as "family-oriented, historically authentic, and environmentally friendly." For Ham, however, the place is more of a way to share God's Words to others.
"A major reason for rebuilding the ark today is to proclaim the message of salvation—that just as Noah and his family had to go through the doorway to be saved, we also need to go through a doorway," he said in an earlier interview. "The Lord Jesus is our door—the only way to be saved."
Ham also said that he welcomed the visit to his theme park by such a recognised figure in American politics like former President Carter.
"We welcome the visit of such a statesman and we don't take it as an endorsement," Ham said. "This really shows how people of different views can still come and see and enjoy the ark."
