The Scientific Revolution was significantly influenced by Christian philosophers and scientists, particularly Francis Bacon, who emphasized empirical methods and a rational Creator. The integration of faith and reason laid the foundational principles of modern science. The laws of the physical universe never change and are discoverable using the scientific method.
The only three measurables in galactic astronomy are the position, luminosity and spectrum of the source light received in our telescopes. There is no distance information without unprovable assumptions, hence no direct measurement of size or age of the universe. Thus we may conclude it is young in agreement with the Bible.
The big bang has causality issues, particularly the "horizon problem." I critique suggested solutions like cosmic inflation and negentropy, arguing that they require unproven concepts. The Creator, as described in the Bible, provides a coherent explanation without causality violations, in contrast with those scientific storytelling fairy tales for adults.
I premiere my 2013 video lecture "8 Reasons Why Evolution is Foolish" on YouTube. I present 8 reasons why evolution is impossible. I cover questions on cosmogony, the origin of the universe, the stars and galaxies, the Earth, and the origin of life.
I contrast two views on the origin of the universe: the big bang theory and the Genesis creation account. I highlight how many evangelicals now support the big bang, reflecting a shift in beliefs rejecting the historical Genesis narrative on concepts like original sin and redemption.