Update on CMI/Answers In Genesis Split

Creation Ministries International has recently updated their web page about the AIG split and include a very detailed (despite the title: “brief chronology of events”) that is a truly revealing look behind the scenes and should shed some light on recent speculation about the underlying reasons behind the split.  Interestingly, it appears the root cause of the division which began almost 2 years ago now is was the suggestion that AIG-USA should disperse power among more individuals rather than placing all decision making into the hands of Ham.  The end result of the split is that Ham clearly has gained an even greater hold on power and is virtually autonomous in all decisions at this point.  I fear that AIG, which is the most influential creationist’s organizations will only become more extreme in its beliefs and tactics going forward.  It will be interesting to see if some of big names that have supported his “ministry” will remain as loyal or if this will cause some re-evaluation of support in the future. It is clear that AIG/Ham are doing everything they can to keep the events of the past year out of the limelight and are acting as if nothing has happened. They are now shipping their new magazine to all subscribers of Creation Mag calling it a upgrade when really it a replacement for a journal that is still being produced and for which subscribers rightly should be continuing to receive.  

 

The chronology of events really is a must read to gain some insight into how these operations work.  I expect that if enough this raises enough public awareness that we may see a response from AIG with a corresponding chronology.

Links:

All documents http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/4769/

Chronology: http://www.creationontheweb.com/images/pdfs/dispute/Chronological_orderSHORT.pdf