Astronomy, the Big Bang and Comets - Dr. Danny Faulkner with Mike Riddle

Astronomy and the Big Bang

In this session Mike interviews Dr. Danny Faulkner (Ph.D. Astronomy) from Answers in Genesis. Dr. Faulkner answers many questions that Christians need to understand about the Big Bang which includes: "Is the Big Bang compatible with the Bible?", "How scientific is the Big Bang?", "What are some of the major problems with the Big Bang?", and why we should start with the Bible, which has never changed, as our authority.

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Astronomy and Comets

In this video Danny Faulkner (Ph.D. Astronomy) answers the following questions. 

• What are comets?
• What makes up a comet?
• How do comets differ from meteors?
• How fast do comets travel?
• Why are comets good evidence for a young earth and solar system?

Dr. Faulkner concludes by addressing the issue of star formation and why stars do not form by naturalistic processes.

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Danny R. Faulkner
Professor of Astronomy (United States)

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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 (4^thInternational Conference on Creationism, 1998)

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A Proposal for a New Solution to the Light Travel Time Problem - Dr. Danny Faulkner

A Proposal for a New Solution to the Light Travel Time Problem

by Danny R. Faulkner, AiG–U.S.

I identify a little-noticed issue in the normal formulation of the light travel time problem. In addition, I lay groundwork for the beginning of a new solution to the problem. This solution invokes similarity between creative acts of Day Four and other days of the Creation Week, but especially Day Three. The Day Three account suggests unusually fast growth for plants. In similar fashion, this possible new solution suggests unusually fast propagation of light on Day Four, probably by rapid expansion of space. This is an appeal to a miraculous event rather than a physical process to get distant starlight to the earth. It is not yet clear whether this suggestion could have testable predictions. If this is the correct way to look at the problem, it may be that we are seeing much of the universe in something close to real time. I briefly compare this possible solution to the light travel time to other previously published proposals.

Read the PDF article below or download from the Answers Research Journal at http://www.answersingenesis.org/contents/379/arj/v6/light_travel_time_problem.pdf

Hugh Ross vs Danny Faulkner - How Old Is The Universe?

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)

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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 (4^thInternational 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.

Universe by Design - (3/3) - Mars & Venus: Speaking of Creation | Dr. Danny Faulkner | 2011 Creation Super Conference

Universe by Design – Part 3 Mars and Venus: Speaking of Creation

Our exploration of the two nearest planets to us have revealed very complex and diverse worlds. What we've learned bears strong evidence of design when compared to the earth, but these planets also give evidence of past catastrophic processes that appear similar to what might have happened during the Flood of Noah here on earth.

Presented by Dr Danny R. Faulkner
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Danny R. Faulkner

Professor of Astronomy (United States)

Dr Danny R. Faulkner has a B.S. (Math), M.S. (Physics), M.A. and Ph.D. (Astronomy, Indiana University). He is Full Professor of Astronomy/Physics and Chair, Division of Math, Science, Nursing & Public Health at the University of South Carolina — Lancaster, where he teaches physics and astronomy. He has published about two dozen papers in various astronomy and astrophysics journals. See his university homepage for more details.

Update 2012: Dr Faulkner is now working with the Creation Museum in Kentucky.

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

Interview

• See Dr Faulkner’s Interview in Creation magazine

Articles

• Journal of Creation (formerly Creation Ex Nihilo Technical Journal)
  • Comets and the Age of the Solar System
  • More problems for the ‘Oort comet cloud’?
  • The young faint sun paradox and the age of the solar system
  • The dubious apologetics of Hugh Ross
  • Geocentric gobbledegook, review of The Earth is not Moving by Marshall Hall
  • Geocentrism and Creation, largely a review of Geocentricity by Gerardus Bouw
• Others
  • 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 (4^thInternational Conference on Creationism, 1998)
  • Have cosmologists discovered evidence of inflation?
  • Book: Universe by Design

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Universe by Design - Dr. Danny Faulkner - Creation Super Conference 2011

Universe by Design—Big Bang or Big God? (Part 1)

For more than 40 years the big bang theory has been the dominant model of the origin of the universe. Can this theory be reconciled with the Bible? How well does it fit the observational data? Does the big bang qualify as a scientific theory?

Presented by Dr Danny R. Faulkner
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Universe by Design—Part 2 Comets and the Age of the Solar System

Comets are astonishing objects, and our understanding of comets has changed tremendously over the years. We know that individual comets have lifetimes far less than billions of years, so their existence suggests that the solar system is much younger than generally thought. We will examine some of the responses that evolutionary scientists have for this problem.

Presented by Dr Danny R. Faulkner
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Danny R. Faulkner

Professor of Astronomy (United States)

Dr Danny R. Faulkner has a B.S. (Math), M.S. (Physics), M.A. and Ph.D. (Astronomy, Indiana University). He is Full Professor of Astronomy/Physics and Chair, Division of Math, Science, Nursing & Public Health at the University of South Carolina — Lancaster, where he teaches physics and astronomy. He has published about two dozen papers in various astronomy and astrophysics journals. See his university homepage for more details.

Update 2012: Dr Faulkner is now working with the Creation Museum in Kentucky.

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
  

Interview

• See Dr Faulkner’s Interview in Creation magazine
  

Articles

• Journal of Creation (formerly Creation Ex Nihilo Technical Journal)
  • Comets and the Age of the Solar System
  • More problems for the ‘Oort comet cloud’?
  • The young faint sun paradox and the age of the solar system
  • The dubious apologetics of Hugh Ross
  • Geocentric gobbledegook, review of The Earth is not Moving by Marshall Hall
  • Geocentrism and Creation, largely a review of Geocentricity by Gerardus Bouw
    
• Others
  • 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 (4^thInternational Conference on Creationism, 1998)
  • Have cosmologists discovered evidence of inflation?
  • Book: Universe by Design
    

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Big Bang or Big God? with Dr. Danny Faulkner

Is the Big Bang a reliable scientific theory or does it have major problems? Did everything come into existence when NOTHING exploded? Or did God create the universe?

About Dr. Faulkner:

Dr. Danny R. Faulkner has a B.S. (Math), M.S. (Physics), M.A. and Ph.D. (Astronomy, Indiana University). He is Full Professor at the University of South Carolina — Lancaster, where he teaches physics and astronomy. He has published about two dozen papers in various astronomy and astrophysics journals.

See his university homepage for more details.


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