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At a popular evangelical tourist site, the Ark Encounter, the image of a 'wrathful God' appeals to millions

  • Written by Susan L Trollinger, Professor of English, University of Dayton
imageA replica of Noah's Ark at the Ark Encounter theme park in Williamstown, Ky.AP Photo/John Minchillo, File

The Ark Encounter, an evangelical theme park located near Williamstown, Kentucky, has welcomed between 4 million and 5 million visitors since its opening in July 2016. Hundreds of thousands more are sure to visit this summer.

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