John Ankerberg hosts Christian astronomers Danny Faulkner (young-earth creationism) and Hugh Ross (old-earth creationism) as each make their case for their respective models for the origin and design of the universe. A panel of top Christian astronomers then reviewed their video presentations.
Danny R. Faulkner
Professor of Astronomy
(United States)
Dr. Danny R. Faulkner has a B.S. (Math), M.S. (Physics),
M.A. and PhD (Astronomy, Indiana University). For over 25 years he was
on the faculty of the University of South Carolina Lancaster, where he
taught physics and astronomy. He was Chair of its Division of Math,
Science, Nursing, and Public Health (2009–2012). Dr. Faulkner retired as
a full professor and now holds the title of Distinguished Professor
Emeritus. In January, 2013 he joined Answers in Genesis and its Creation
Museum full time. He has published more than a hundred papers in
various astronomy and astrophysics journals. So far, Dr. Faulkner has
published one book, Universe by Design.
Education
- B.S., Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC, 1976
- M.S., Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 1979
- M.A., Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 1983
- Ph.D., Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 1989
Articles
- The Gospel Message—Written in the Stars?
- An Evaluation of The Star of Bethlehem DVD
- Have Cosmologists Discovered Evidence of Inflation?
- Blue Stars—Unexpected Brilliance
- Galaxies—Unexplained Spirals
- Chapter 30: Do Creationists Believe in “Weird” Physics like Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, and String Theory?
- Toward a Creationist Astronomy (Creation Research Society Quarterly)
- The Angular Size of the Moon and Other Planetary Satellites: An Argument For Design (Creation Research Society Quarterly)
- The Current State of Creation Astronomy (4thInternational Conference on Creationism, 1998)
Hugh Ross
Hugh Ross launched his career at age seven when he went to the
library to find out why stars are hot. Physics and astronomy captured
his curiosity and never let go. At age seventeen he became the youngest
person ever to serve as director of observations for Vancouver's Royal
Astronomical Society. With the help of a provincial scholarship and a
National Research Council (NRC) of Canada fellowship, he completed his
undergraduate degree in physics (University of British Columbia) and
graduate degrees in astronomy (University of Toronto). The NRC also sent
him to the United States for postdoctoral studies. At Caltech he
researched quasi-stellar objects, or "quasars," some of the most distant
and ancient objects in the universe.Not all of Hugh's discoveries involved astrophysics. Prompted by curiosity, he studied the world’s religions and "holy books" and found only one book that proved scientifically and historically accurate: the Bible. Hugh started at religious "ground zero" and through scientific and historical reality-testing became convinced that the Bible is truly the Word of God! When he went on to describe for others his journey to faith in Jesus Christ, he was surprised to discover how many people believed or disbelieved without checking the evidence.
Hugh's
unshakable confidence that God's revelations in Scripture and nature do
not, will not, and cannot contradict became his unique message.
Wholeheartedly encouraged by family and friends, communicating that
message as broadly and clearly as possible became his mission. Thus, in
1986, he founded science-faith think tank Reasons to Believe (RTB). He
and his colleagues at RTB keep tabs on the frontiers of research to
share with scientists and nonscientists alike the thrilling news of
what's being discovered and how it connects with biblical theology. In
this realm, he has written many books, including: The Fingerprint of God, The Creator and the Cosmos, Beyond the Cosmos, A Matter of Days, Creation as Science, Why the Universe Is the Way It Is, and More Than a Theory.
Between writing books and articles, recording podcasts,
and taking interviews, Hugh travels the world challenging students and
faculty, churches and professional groups, to consider what they believe
and why. He presents a persuasive case for Christianity without
applying pressure. Because he treats people's questions and comments
with respect, he is in great demand as a speaker and as a talk-radio and
television guest.Having grown up amid the splendor of Canada's mountains, wildlife, and waterways, Hugh loves the outdoors. Hiking, trail running, and photography are among his favorite recreational pursuits - in addition to stargazing. Hugh lives in Southern California with his wife, Kathy, and two sons.