Cosmology: Explaining the Universe
by
John Byl Ph.D.
Seattle Creation Conference, October 2010.
Description:
There is a huge gap between cosmological data and theory. Many different cosmologies can explain the same data. Cosmology needs presuppositions, many of which are unverifiable. We examine a number of ancient, Big Bang, and creationist models. Although a cosmological model may have serious short-comings, any favored cosmology can be saved by ad hoc devices. Ultimately, cosmological models are assessed in terms of one’s worldview. A Biblical cosmology differs on the nature of reality, origins and eschatology.
About the Speaker:
Since 2009 Dr. Byl has been a professor emeritus at Trinity Western University, Langley, BC, where he began in 1978, took over as chair of the department of Mathematical Sciences in 1980 and received his full professorship in 1985. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of British Columbia in 1969 and his Ph.D. in Astronomy from the same in 1973.
He previously worked as a visiting professor at Dordt College, Iowa, in the Physics Department during 1977-79. He also performed his post-doctoral fellow from 1973-75 and was a lecturer from 1975-77 at the University of British Columbia, Department of Geophysics & Astronomy in Vancouver, B.C. Canada.
Dr. Byl's research interests are in astronomy (celestial mechanics, cosmology), physics (special relativity), computing (cellular automata), mathematics (infinite tasks), interaction between science and religion. In recent years the focus of his research has shifted to philosophical and theological issues related to the foundations of mathematics, physics and cosmology.
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This
seminar was recorded during the
Seattle Creation Conference, October 2010 at
New Life Four Square Church,
Everett WA.
It may be viewed free online or downloaded to your computer as either a video or audio. A DVD can be purchased at our webstore as an individual title or the entire conference may be obtained as a compilation of 8 disks.
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