little bit about "doc" hovind
http://www.religionnewsblog.com/1645...-on-all-counts
from Wikipedia
Hovind attended the
non-accredited Midwestern Baptist College and received a Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E.).[6] In 1988 and 1991 respectively, Hovind was awarded a master's degree and doctorate in Christian Education
through correspondence from the
non-accredited Patriot University in Colorado Springs, Colorado (now Patriot Bible University in Del Norte, Colorado which no longer offers this program)
He's not a real PhD
According to the IRS, Hovind reportedly earned $50,000 a year through speaking engagements and, in 2002 alone, the ministry sold more than $1.8 million in merchandise.[33] Also, Hovind's theme park and merchandise sales earned more than $5 million USD from 1999 to March 2004.[34] On average, they say, Hovind "has made deposits to bank accounts well in excess of $1 million per year."[35] Eventually that grew to about $2 million a year.[36]. About half that income went to employees who were salaried or were paid hourly wages. However, Hovind derived "substantial revenue" from these activities that appeared to be "income to [him] personally."[37] Including DAL, Hovind also owned at least 10 properties.
Wow, doing pretty good for a man of God.
Hovind was charged on September 13, 2002, for failure to observe county zoning regulations with respect to Dinosaur Adventure Land.[30] Despite arguments that the owners did not need a permit due to the nature of the building, the park was found in violation of local regulations.[119]
In 1996 Hovind unsuccessfully filed for bankruptcy to avoid paying federal income taxes claiming he wasn't a citizen of the US and did not earn income.[130] Hovind was found to have lied about his possessions and income
On May 13, 1998, Hovind and his wife attempted to evade responsibility for any promises, debts, or legal agreements made prior to April 15, 1998, by filing a document called "Power of Attorney and Revocation of Signature"[133] with the Escambia County Clerk of Courts. The document reads, in part: "I/we do hereby revoke and make void… all signatures on any instruments…". The Hovinds claimed they had signed government documents "due to the use of various elements of fraud and misrepresentations, duress, coercion, under perjury, mistake, 'bankruptcy'."[133]
In the document, the Hovinds argue that Social Security is essentially a "Ponzi scheme."[133] The Hovinds referred to the United States Government as "the 'bankrupt' corporate government" and said they were renouncing their United States citizenship and Social Security numbers to become "a natural citizen of 'America' and a natural sojourner."[133] In 2002 Hovind was again delinquent in paying his taxes, and unsuccessfully sued the IRS for harassment.[
In 2004, IRS agents raided Hovind's home and business to confiscate financial records.[135] IRS agent Scott Schneider said Hovind's businesses had neither business licenses nor tax-exempt status. The Associated Press quoted Schneider as saying "Since 1997, Hovind has engaged in financial transactions indicating sources of income and has made deposits to bank accounts well in excess of $1 million per year during some of these years
as for his 2006 case which sent him to jail
the judge noted that Hovind's defense was based on "bizarre arguments"
hmmm bizarre arguments, he's good at those
The only people making claims against evoloution are either self serving or extreme in their religious views. In "doc" hovind's case both. If evoloution were up for debate, wouldn't you see it questioned by scientists of all faiths or non-faiths for that mater. Not just questioned by evangelical Christian's with dodgy credentials.
Originally Posted by amcon
