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Many people today speak of the "Big Bang Theory" as being opposed to belief in God. However, this is an uninformed thing to say. Ironically, the theory was opposed for decades by scientists because of its theistic implications.
If the universe had a beginning, this implies that the universe has a creator.
In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. Bergsma examines the origin of the Big Bang and the shocking reason that atheist and agnostic scientists—including Albert Einstein—vehemently opposed it.
From its development and early opposition to the philosophical and logical arguments that support it, you’ll come away with a better understanding of the origins of the Big Bang and its impact on science and theology.
00:00 Introduction
03:04 The "Steady State" Model
04:07 Fr. Georges Lemaître & the Birth of the Big Bang Theory
8:28 Cosmic Expansion & the Beginning of Time
12:04 Oppositions in the 20th Century
14:17 the Big Bang & Evolution
15:35 The Khalam Argument
17:12 The Cause of the Universe
24:05 Conclusion
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Many people today speak of the "Big Bang Theory" as being opposed to belief in God. However, this is an uninformed thing to say. Ironically, the theory was opposed for decades by scientists because of its theistic implications.
If the universe had a beginning, this implies that the universe has a creator.
In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. Bergsma examines the origin of the Big Bang and the shocking reason that atheist and agnostic scientists—including Albert Einstein—vehemently opposed it.
From its development and early opposition to the philosophical and logical arguments that support it, you’ll come away with a better understanding of the origins of the Big Bang and its impact on science and theology.
00:00 Introduction
03:04 The "Steady State" Model
04:07 Fr. Georges Lemaître & the Birth of the Big Bang Theory
8:28 Cosmic Expansion & the Beginning of Time
12:04 Oppositions in the 20th Century
14:17 the Big Bang & Evolution
15:35 The Khalam Argument
17:12 The Cause of the Universe
24:05 Conclusion
✨ Join the largest group Bible Study in America—Bible Across America
➡️ stpaulcenter.com/america
Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center:
⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences:
stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences
📖 Start a Bible study with the St. Paul Center:
stpaulcenter.co/biblestudies
✈️ Go on a pilgrimage with us:
stpaulcenter.co/pilgrimages
🛒 Browse our bookstore:
stpaulcenter.co/emmausroadpublishing
🔥 Support our mission:
stpaulcenter.co/donate
#stunnedbyscripture #johnbergsma #science #bigbangtheory #atheism #christianity
