Bill Nye Debates Ken Ham

In a widely viewed live broadcast, Bill Nye, an Emmy Award-winning science educator and Planetary Society CEO, debated Ken Ham, a prominent creationist and bestselling author, at the Creation Museum. The topic: Is creationism a viable model of origins in today’s scientific era? Ham defended a literal biblical interpretation, asserting Earth’s history aligns with Genesis. Nye countered with scientific evidence, emphasising evolution and an ancient universe. Millions tuned in to witness this clash of worldviews—one rooted in faith, the other in empirical data—sparking discussions on science, religion, and education in the modern age.