Kent Hovind (1953) American young Earth creationist
I think this whole flat earth thing is another one of those. <br class="br"> Dr. Kent Hovind Q/A - Atheism/Evolution Questions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiftK13Qwl0, Youtube (July 26, 2015)
“I don't know why this [flat earth theory is] becoming an issue now. I… suspect strongly this is a hoax put forth by the atheists to see how far the Christians will take it.”
Dr. Kent Hovind Q/A - Bible/Creation/Ministry Questions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WP-JZfjrxxk, Youtube (July 28, 2015)
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