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Kent Hovind, founder of Creation Science Evangelism and Dinosaur Adventure Land in Pensacola, was found guilty of 58 counts, including failure to pay $845,000 in employee-related taxes. He faces a maximum of 288 years in prison.
Jo Hovind was charged and convicted in 44 of the counts involving evading bank-reporting requirements. She faces up to 225 years in prison but was allowed to remain free pending the couple’s sentencing on Jan. 9.
Heldmyer said Kent Hovind was a flight risk and a “danger to the community.”
His attorney, Alan Richey, argued that the Internal Revenue Service pursued his client because of his religious beliefs.
Kent Hovind, whose life’s mission is to debunk evolution, says he and his employees are workers of God and therefore exempt from paying taxes. He pays his employees in cash and does not withhold their taxes or pay his share as an employer.
For a very informative and entertaining read check out: Analysis of Kent Hovind.
November 7th, 2006 at 7:37 pm
The good thing about believing in an afterlife is that it makes 288 years seem like a breeze. But she will be out 63 years before he will, I wonder if she will stay faithful. I’ll be interested to see the actual sentences.
November 10th, 2006 at 5:07 pm
When you all step into hell you’ll wish that you listened to these preachers.
November 13th, 2006 at 11:51 pm
When I get to hell Ill tell your mom you said Hi.
November 19th, 2006 at 9:52 am
Matter of perspective. Maybe someone could help me out with this.
…failure to pay $845,000 in employee-related taxes. He faces a maximum of 288 years in prison…
Okay, so works out to be 1 year per $2934.03 not paid to Uncle Sam.
This does not factor in the penalty the jury also granted for the prosecution’s request for the Hovinds to forfeit $430,400.
In 2005 in Florida, the average jail time server for murder/manslaughter is 9.4 years.
In 2005 in Florida, the average jail time server for sexual battery 5.7.
So the sentence for committing murder/manslaughter could be the equivalent of not paying the Federal Government $27579.88, and for sexual assault, $16723.91.
Now put aside your religious biases, be they evolutionism or creationism, and ask yourself, “Does this seem right?”
Now I realize that many hate Hovind and his beliefs. This is commonplace for any person who takes any strong stance for or against any particular faith, since most religions are vehemently intolerant of other religions, evolutionism included, but try to put that aside for a second. Hovind’s crime could earn him the equivalent sentencing of someone who murdered and/or raped everyone who posted on this forum, granted half of you think that wouldn’t be a bad thing to happen to the other half.
December 5th, 2006 at 6:04 am
Well put. There thousands involved in tax fraud, How many look at life in prision? Muy intersante…..
December 28th, 2006 at 8:38 pm
( Encouragement for Kent Hovind)
Mtt 18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
(To all that speak contrary to the bible, and say it is the truth)
John 9:41 Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.
(To all that speak contrary to the bible, and say it is the truth)
John 15:22 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak for their sin.
(To all that promote lies in the text books)
1 Cor 8:12 But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.
(Come to your senses all that have not the knowledge of God)
1 Cor 15:34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
(To all that speak publicly against the word of God, You will be publicly rebuked)
1 Tim 5:20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
(To all that intentionally speak against the Word of God, God promises Judgment)
Heb 10:26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. 28He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 29Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? 30For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
(To all that blame God)
James 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither temteth he any man:
(Every man is tempted of his own sinful nature)
James 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.James 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither temteth he any man:
(All lusts lead to sin and sin leads to death)
James 1:15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. 16Do not err, my beloved brethren. 17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
(For everyone who knows the truth and does contrary)
James 4:17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
( Satan is the father of all sin. all Sin is of the devil)
1 John 3:8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning.
(It is sin not to believe in Jesus Christ/ The Word of God. All sin = Death)
Jn 8:21 Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come. 22Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come. 23And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. 24I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
(To all that inwardly know what is truth but take the other road)
Mtt 23:27 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness. 28Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
( To All: God = love therefore love God)
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
December 29th, 2006 at 10:56 pm
For all you scripture quoters:
“Render unto Ceasar what is Ceasar’s”
You mess with the bull (I.R.S.), you get the horns. “Dr.” Hovind was defiant to the end. His legacy will be nothing more than a joke and his teachings will leave a black mark on Christians everywhere.
January 12th, 2007 at 10:41 am
Hey Anonymous (encouragement for Kent Hovind)- God just spoke to me and you are going to hell. Have a nice day.
Meanwhile, does any normal person (no, not you anonymous!) know the status of Dr Turd-Brain? He was supposed to be sentenced Jan 9, and I am waiting to hear the good news about how long his honeymoon with his cell-mate will last.
We can only hope that Kent-boy had an opportunity to “pray” with Ted Haggard before he got locked away, so he will know how to properly behave when he is “entertaining” the boys of cell-block 9.
February 11th, 2007 at 11:33 pm
for all your ignorant sheep who don’t already know this…..icome tax is anti-constitutional. for all you pricks who find this funny that dr kent hovind is being jailed…i would like you to find any written law that says you have to pay any income tax….your search will take you until you die, because there is no law saying anything about paying any income tax! you people make me sick…this man represents YOU and american person. Icome tax is absolutely anti-constitutional and if you ever got off you lazy ass and read the constitution you would find this kind of thing apaulling. whether you like kent hovind or not, he represents YOU. but it wouldnt happen to you because you are a good little sheep and do everythin gthe illuminati tell you. you even believe in evolution dont you? you even believe that the federal reserve is a federal entity, when its a bunch of private banks created by the illuminati to control YOU. yes YOU. you and everyone else in this pathetic excuse for a country! a country when a man stands up for his constitutional rights as an american citizen to NOT pay illegal and anti-constitutional income taxes then he is thrown in PRISON! Is this the kind of country you sheep envision for yourselves? Of course you do…because youre a bunch of sheep who will believe anything. You people believe 9-11 was caused by Al Qaeda??? (-11 was an inside job! this whole country is a farce built by the illuminati to control ALL OF YOU inorder to bring about a new world order! when are you ignarnat losers going to snap out of this ignorant stupor?
americans are the most despicable creatures on earth….they hate they’re own citizens so much that they are happy when one of their own is thrown in jail for a law that does not even EXIST! and it can’t EXIST because it is totally and one hundred percent ANTI-Constitutional!!!!!
wake up you sheep!
June 5th, 2007 at 11:55 am
It appears that Father Dan is already in hell.
July 2nd, 2007 at 12:31 pm
Why are you calling everyone “sheep,” Mr./Mrs./Ms. Anonymous?
Also, I have a hard time listening to a tirade on the Constitution and U.S. law from a person who can hardly spell and seems to have no consciousness of the “Shift” key or the basics of English grammar.
July 6th, 2007 at 10:11 pm
Ok some body answer this your all saying he’s an idiot because he believes Dragons now known as dinosaurs lived on earth with people right? So In all honesty Dragons have been talked about since the beginning of time but all of a sudden once they switch the word to dinosaurs now they’re millions of years old. How would people in the B.C. era be painting and drawing and sculpting Dragons (dinosaurs) if they never seen them, they didnt have the technology to dig up there bones and put them together like we do now would they so hmmmm lets think real hard on this where would they ever get an idea of such a creature? If you can answer that write back, but im sure you wont be because the only answer you could give is humans and Dragons (Dinosaurs) lived together. You got an answer my email is dma51386@yahoo.com love to here from you schoffers A.K.A. HATERS
July 6th, 2007 at 10:17 pm
Just to let you all know hell will be dark you wont be able to see and you wont be saying hi to anyone you be all alone in torment, and for you people who are saying well if my family and friends arent in heaven i dont wanna be there just a little info for you your family and friends are praying to God literally that you will not come there its not going to be a party do the right thing and ask the Jesus to save your soul. Youll either say he is Lord now when it matters or right before God sends you to your eternity in Hell. make the right choice please Id love to see you in Heaven.
July 19th, 2007 at 10:42 pm
For what if some did not believe? Shall their unbelief make the faith in God without effect? (Rom. 3:3)
July 22nd, 2007 at 10:43 am
ha ha, well OBVIOUSLY he was just in it for the money. i guess the high school science teaching job did not pay well enough to retire. now WE get to pay for his retirement. what a funny story.
August 23rd, 2007 at 9:27 pm
If you will permit me, I can show you that you are probably, and maybe more religious than Kent Hovind.
But..only with your express permission.
Thanks,
Steve
September 22nd, 2007 at 2:27 pm
Lord, I have seen this web page for the first time today. I most likely won’t visit it again. I pray for Dan , that you would create in him a new heart. Reveal to him your truth , through your mercy. Who are we to claim to be any better than anyone else, considering what you have done for us. Please bless him and his family. In the name of Jesus, the Lord God Almighty, your will be done.
September 23rd, 2007 at 9:44 am
Thanks Brandy, as you so eloquently put it, I try to will create in the Lord a new heart and reveal to him my truth , through my mercy. I bless him and his family and I appreciate you recognizing all I have done for you.
Your words, not mine.
October 14th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
Hello All,
I am deeply saddened that Kent Hovind is in jail. Yes, he should have paid those taxes – you cannot win against the mammoth IRS or any other government agencies once they have their sights on you.
But Kent is not a bad man. He gave me an opportunity to co-author a book with him – ‘Claws, Jaws and Dinosaurs’. if you want to help with his defense fund, then buy a copy from his ministry, Creation Science Evangelism. Indeed, Kent has stood up to the tyranny of Darwinism and atheism while many of us allowed ourselves to be overcome with the “fear of men.”
Yes, he is a fallen creature and a (forgiven) sinner like some of us, but do not condemn him so heavily while peodphiles, rapists and murderers – those who have willingly destroyed lives – get far less jail time than him.
africanmysteries@yahoo.com
November 4th, 2007 at 7:59 pm
I’m so interested in how so many people put aside common decency when writing internet blogs and comments. It’s amusing how uncivil people can be when they’re not speaking face to face. Just a thought for you all.
December 30th, 2007 at 10:05 pm
Dr. Kent Hovind: From the Pensacola Jail!
Don Boys, Ph.D.
In my recent column dealing with my friend Dr. Kent Hovind who is probably the most effective creation/evolution apologist in America, I compared his problems with some early Americans who opposed British-imposed taxes on the thirteen colonies. While there is no question that both Hovind and Hancock actions were similar in that they were tax-related, they were not the same.
From the Pensacola jail, Dr. Hovind told me on Dec. 10 that he is “not a tax protester”; he simply insists on the Federal Government enforcing the laws as they are written. Some will say that he is trying to pin a nicer label on himself; however, I don’t think so. He told me “The tax laws very clearly give some ‘exceptions’; and some ‘exemptions’ for certain individuals and certain ministries, including 508 (c) (1) (a) church ministries.” He told me “I have corresponded with the IRS on numerous occasions asking them exactly what laws apply to 508 (c) (1) (a). However, they never responded to any of my letters. The agents themselves testified that they did not ever respond to any of my letters.”
That is astounding and outrageous! Repeatedly he sought clarification and received no help! Do the IRS officials think they have no obligation to correspond with lowly peons who pay their salaries? Is this arrogance, defiance, or obstinacy? Or all three? This IRS arrogance is not known by Kent’s critics. Some of his critics are so filled with loathing and hatered that it will make no difference.
So the Hovind case involves a taxpayer who disagrees with Federal authorities (not a Federal crime) and requests clarification of those laws. Moreover, it should be added that many attorneys agree with Hovind. So, why didn’t the government answer his questions and why didn’t the trial judge speak to the exceptions in the code?
Furthermore, Kent told me that he never boasted about beating the tax system. Then either David Gibbs was wrong because that is what the papers reported or maybe the news accounts were wrong. Even if he did boast about beating the system, that isn’t a crime in itself. It is not a Federal offence to boast, belittle, or even beat tax laws (as long as beating the laws is done legally by use of legitimate tax shelters, trusts, etc.) I have heard him say two or three times that he pays all taxes that he owes. He does not recommend tax protesting. Neither do I. One can legally avoid taxes but not evade them.
Kent told me that he “believes that everyone should obey the tax laws—including the government.” Do Gibbs, Horton, and Kent’s other critics see anything wrong with that statement? Why not hold the feet of Government officials to the fire? Haven’t they been aloof, arbitrary, and arrogant long enough? Why not chain them down with the laws they are supposed to obey? Or is it now a one-way street where only citizens are held accountable?
It is interesting that in Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle Heldmyer’s closing argument, she said, “Nobody likes to pay taxes, but we do because it’s the law, and he is not above the law.” I want to remind that attorney that Federal officials are also required to obey the laws! Too often, government officials, in a desire to put another notch on their gun will deliberately skew the facts, lie, manufacture “evidence,” misquote an innocent victim, etc., since after all, “he is obviously guilty.” While we don’t have any evidence that happened with Kent’s trial, it has happened many times.
Most Americans have an innate sense of fairness, and don’t like seeing an ordinary citizen mistreated especially when some rapists and killers walk away with probation! Surely if violent felons can walk free with probation then it is only reasonable that Kent receive the same consideration. Just last week, a black entertainer was charged with tax fraud–12 million dollars, yet he is still free on bail! Kent is in jail. It is also interesting to note that the entertainer still has his passport and is free to travel. It is such imbalance and unfairness that make so many American citizens critical of the judicial system.
I do not question the Hovinds’ motives. I do not believe he has ever been motivated by greed. After all, for many years he has permitted people to duplicate his videos and pass them on to other people! Obviously, avarice is not part of his nature.
He did not try to hide what he was doing about taxes. I understand, in tax matters, intent is very important and while no person on earth can always ascertain another person’s heart, I am as certain as possible that Kent is genuine.
Assuming he is correct about the IRS code, I think he was unwise to risk his and his wife’s freedom as well as his ministry. However, there is a possibility he will be considered a hero in a few years for standing for proper enforcement of laws. Some of the very people who are critical of Dr. Hovind consider Henry David Thoreau a very principled man.
Thoreau in 1846 was arrested in Massachusetts and spent some time in jail for refusing to pay a poll tax. His friend Ralph Waldo Emerson visited him, and peered through the bars, and asked, “Henry, what are you doing in there?” Thoreau replied: “Waldo, what are you doing out there?” I wonder if Kent feels that way? Maybe in a few years some of us on the outside today may realize that we should have been on the inside with Kent!
January 19th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
I get it now, all those lies and decietfull twists of logic were all probably just for the money. I was worried that he actually just wanted people to believe something he knows is pure deciet just for kicks.
Still, jail is wrong, but i’m glad he’s been stoped.
January 19th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNZCcTcOPV0 In case anyone hasn’t heard.
January 27th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
I have been a believer/follower in creation science for over 20 years. It is the only true answer to origins. Once you know the truth you are amazed at the ‘blindness’ of most people who don’t understand. Kent is one of many who teach creation science. He was good and that made him a target. His challenge with the IRS and local building permits was not something he should have done even if he didn’t agree with it. It has only served to damage his ministry and take him out of it.
July 12th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Kent Hovent is one of the few God fearing individuals who debunks evolutionist theories with simple fact and common sense..
No wonder they (the evo's) run with their tail between their legs when they're invited for a public debate.
If you really believe you evolved from a rock or a monkey-like common ancestor, then you probably did.
So what does that make you then?
A semi-intelligent ape?
Based on some of the posts here I'd agree.
Stick it out Kent, you're not the first outspoken creationist to go to jail and you won't be the last.
More people are praying for you than you know.
God bless.
September 9th, 2009 at 12:19 am
hahahahhahhaha, oh man you guys are gonna be reall sory when you die and seek paradise, and not recieve it but hell, kinda makes me feel better, unfortunatly
September 16th, 2009 at 12:14 am
I hope I am not reall sory and unfortunatly recieve hell – If I do I'll tell you mom you say hi.
September 16th, 2009 at 12:15 am
I hope I am not reall sory and unfortunatly recieve hell – If I do I'll tell your mom you say hi.
February 20th, 2010 at 7:13 am
you're on track there anonymous……..actually the illuminati call the people goyam(cattle)……
February 20th, 2010 at 7:20 am
actually Emma….the illuminati call us, the people, goyam(cattle), that's all we are to them…..if you do not bow to them you are the outcast, the conspiritist, govt. hater, ect…..they are against the constitution…they make up their own laws and the courts follow……the're religion is evolution…they claim their god to be lucifer…….anonymous was right is what he posted!