Ken Ham: Marriage, the core of our culture

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In the first of a two-part interview, I speak with Ken Ham, founder of Answers in Genesis and the visionary behind the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter. Ken is a leading voice in exploring how biology, sociology, anthropology, and culture intersect to shape foundational truths about life and society. He joins us from the Creation Museum to discuss marriage, its origins, and why it remains vital today. You can watch part one of the video online here to hear more from Ken Ham in his own words:

Ken argues that marriage is not a mere cultural construct but a fundamental institution rooted in human history and essential for stable societies. He explains, “marriage… goes back to the creation of the first man and woman.” Citing the complementary nature of men and women, he notes that ‘becoming one flesh’ is intrinsic to the design of marriage and reflects its role in nurturing families and communities.

Ken emphasises the societal impact of weakening the concept of marriage. “If you want to destroy a culture, you destroy the family,” he says, pointing to trends like the rise of polyamory and the decline in commitment. He highlights that stable families—built on committed marriages—are “the backbone” of the nation and culture. Without this foundation, the social fabric begins to fray.

In tackling modern challenges, Ken addresses criticisms of monogamy and questions about premarital relationships. He observes that while history shows examples of polygamy, these situations often resulted in family breakdown and societal instability. Similarly, casual attitudes toward relationships fail to account for the emotional and societal costs involved. “Marriage is about one man and one woman for life,” he says. This model has consistently proven to foster healthier families and communities.

At C4M, we advocate for real marriage as the union of one man and one woman—a model that decades of evidence shows is essential for strong families, thriving children, and a stable society. Ken Ham’s insights reaffirm why defending marriage is so important. Look out for part two of this interview next Saturday.