Cosmology: Explaining the Universe

Seminar 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. _________________________________________________________________ John was born in The Hague, Netherlands, in 1949 and is now a Canadian citizen, is married and has six children and four grandchildren. He is an elder in the Canadian Reformed Church. This video was recorded during the Seattle Creation Conference, which is organized each year by the Northwest Creation Network. Purchase this video at the Creation Science Store. http://store.nwcreation.net/coexun.html Purchase the 2010 Seattle Creation Conference boxed set. http://store.nwcreation.net/secrco206.html Northwest Creation Network http://nwcreation.net Seattle Creation Conference http://conference.nwcreation.net Learn more about how science supports the Bible at the CreationWiki: Encyclopedia of Creation Science. http://creationwiki.org