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Posted on 07/22/2025 5:36:16 PM PDT by DoodleBob
Heavy Metal musician Ozzy Osbourne and his son, Jack, visited the popular Kentucky Christian attraction The Ark Encounter as part of their TV show "Ozzy and Jack's World Detour." The creationist museum confirmed their visit.
"Me on Easter Sunday going to a f—ing ark?" Ozzy said on his show as he and Jack drove through Grant County. "My people will never believe it."
When arriving at the Noah's Ark replica, the two made some remarks on the enormity of the Bible figure's task of building the ark.
"How did Noah keep a T-Rex in a cage?" Ozzy genuinely inquired.
"You know, I've thought long and hard about this and I figured it out," Jack responded. "T-Rex had little tiny arms. They can't pick locks."
The apologetics ministry behind The Ark Encounter, Answers in Genesis, confirmed that the controversial Black Sabbath rock star was in fact at its site in an attempt to restore his relationship with his son.
"The A&E Channel is airing 'Ozzy and Jack's World Detour,' featuring rock-and-roll legend Ozzy Osbourne and his son, Jack, as they travel the world and attempt to re-connect as father and son. They have visited places like Stonehenge in England, the Alamo in Texas, and Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota. Earlier this year, their producers inquired about filming at the Ark, and we gave our OK, especially since we were assured that the segment would not turn into a hit piece. Ozzy and Jack visited the Ark with their film crew in April, and the segment aired nationwide on A&E November 29," the group shared on its website.
According to the site officials, the Ark Encounter welcomed the unorthodox pair in hopes of sharing its version of biblical teaching with the Osbourne family.
"We wanted them to be exposed to our Bible-based teachings, including the gospel message. Now, because of his wild reputation and frequent use of profanity, we did urge viewer discretion when we announced that the Ark segment with the Osbournes was going to be aired," Answers in Genesis stated.
Answers in Genesis President Ken Ham also confirmed the visit with a tweet.
“ Yes, Ozzy Osbourne visited @ArkEncounter and the TV program turned out well! We praise the Lord for all the opportunities He gives us to share the truth of God's Word & the gospel with people around the world https://christiantoday.com/article/ozzy-osbourne-visits-the-ark-encounter-staff-say-they-paid-some-very-nice-compliments/121483.htm”
According to Faithwire, staff members of the museum shared some more things the father and son said during the taping.
"On the TV program that aired, you can hear them saying things like, 'Wow, wow, VERY wow.' And 'that is insanely big.' Plus, 'absolutely unbelievable,'" the workers said.
The Ark attraction opened its doors to the public in July 2016. Featuring a five-story, 510-foot-long Ark, the theme park exceeded their business goals within the first couple of months. Ham has always said that he wants people of all beliefs to visit the Ark Encounter with open minds, regardless of their faith.
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“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that will he also reap.”
Galatians 6:7
Ozzy taken in The Ark...
Amazing!
He clearly lead a life filled with sin. As does every person here.
Peter denied Jesus 3x.
Are you saying repentance is futile?
What’s the point of quoting this verse out of context?
I love Bible discussions on here!
Too often they turn into verbal sectarian slug fests...
"Heavy Metal icon"
Also, there's the charity report of $190 mil. Charity.
Those in the Jewish world would recognize "190" -- it's the "end", ketz [קץ].
Meaning
end, finish, stop; death
Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert earlier this month raised around $190 million for several charities, according to multiple news outlets.>>>
The charity concert was the highest-grossing of all time, according to Billboard.
Ozzy Osbourne's legendary final performance raised a staggering $190M for worthy causes
Paranoid, Iron Man... a true Rockstar. I was home building a SG from zebrawood, putting in humbuckers, when my neice called me. I had just learned those two songs in June. Ozzy was a fretboard demon.
The cherry-picked Bible passage is, of course, a fair and legitimate passage.
And yes, nowadays many churches preach love and not justice.
But as it’s written elsewhere, if I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
My point was that Ozzy lead a life of hedonism. No doubt. But he also had moments of clarity and sobriety. And from what I read and saw, he wasn’t like some people who are unrepentant.
I have no idea what was the state of Ozzy’s soul when he died. And yes, he was a sinner.
But so am I. And everyone else here.
Further, unlike many people who WERE unrepentant, I believe Ozzy has a chance. I mean, he went to the Ark Museum and - if you watch the episode _ he was very respectful (though I believe he uncorked an f-bomb or two while there talking to Jack).
Often, on FR and elsewhere, “evangelists” are looking to score points and display their smarts, and not bring people to God. Others want to preach love and forgiveness, without the vital dimension of justice. And visa versa. Meanwhile, souls are lost.
I hope Ozzy made it. Because if he did, then wretches like me have a shot.
RIP Ozzy
‘Sectarian Slugs’ .. I like it. Very descriptive.
Deserves a story line somewhere...
Yup
I’ve seen Ozzy live a few times.. maybe more..
He was a good guy
RIP Ozzy and thanks for the hundreds of memories...
Understood
Sorry; it should be written ‘slugfest’.
Unlike you, there are people here who often sound like gongs and cymbals; and they seem to take great pleasure in their 0wn ‘sounds’.
So do I.
The only judgment I’ll make about Osbourne is not about his soul but that he had a tremendous influence on young people. His hedonistic, satan loving persona severely and adversely affected many of those young people. His influence was real. Much real suffering and grief came to them and their families. My conclusion is that he was not a good man.
But Sectarian Slugs is very evocative! :)
It’s the start of a great title of something :)
Well said and amen.
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