Thread:Snowstripe the Fierce/@comment-1777104-20160727210826

You brought up the ark as an objection to a global flood. Once we got past the objection that a wooden ship that size (450x75x45 feet, volume of 1,518,750 cubic feet) would come apart in the storm, I asked you about which animals would be brought on board. The answer is in Genesis 7:21-22 -- air breathing land animals. It is clear that ALL the animals on dry land would be killed if htey had "the breath of life."

In number, this was mostly in breeding pairs. These did not necessarily mean fully adult animals, but for the most part they would be mature enough to continue their species. As in Genesis 1, these animals were "kinds" (related and breedable). There was provision for the "clean" animals (those set apart for the purpose of offering to God) to have sufficient stock as to allow continued worship towards God after the flood. These animals, few in number, would come in sevens. It is not clear if this was seven singles or seven pairs.

Three decks provided 10,125 square feet, not including stacking cages up to 15 feet for the small animals (which a majority of them would be). 15 foot ceilings also gave head room for larger animals, keeping in mind the specimen would be young adults. Food and living space for the family would likely be on the top floor. God would take measures to minimize the care regement for the thousands of animals.

Others have done extensive studies of the possible problems and the solutions. As we discuss this, a working (mostly) wooden replica of the ark is scheduled to cross the Atlantic from the Netherlands to Brazil this summer. And of course, a landlocked replica made all of wood opened for public viewing in northern Kentucky near Cincinnati on July 7.

The fact that this ship was built in the first place means the animals and Noah could not escape from the judgment God had sent upon ALL mankind in his day. This was not just a limited population around the Black Sea, but all across Panagea. The earth was to be reshaped a lot faster than modern scientists claim. The ship did not have to stay afloat the whole year of the flood period, but became stuck on a mountaintop after only five months. Seven months later, the renewed planet was dry enough to repopulate.

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