Refuting Evolution
by Dr Jonathan Sarfati

Lesson 7

Chapter 7: Astronomy

Supplemental materials:

• Astronomy Q&A
• Solar System and Extra-solar Planets Q&A

Discussion questions:

1. Explain (in general) the ‘big bang’ idea for the formation of the universe. List the Biblical and scientific problems with accepting this concept.
2. What is the ‘nebular hypothesis’? Describe the problems associated with it.
3. Some skeptics claim that ‘evolution is as scientific as the Earth revolving around the Sun.’ How would you answer such a question?
   See:
   • Is evolution as scientific as the Earth revolving around the Sun? for one possible answer



4. Does the Bible teach that the Earth is flat, as many claim it does?
   See:
   • Does the Bible really teach a flat Earth?

Additional Resources

• Starlight, Time and the New Physics (book)

Answers

1. See pages 91-95 and Q&A: Astronomy for additional information.
2. See pages 95-97 and Q&A: Astronomy for additional information.
3. See Q&A: Geocentricism for additional information. Evolution is an idea about past events, not an observable, testable event. On the other hand, scientists can conduct experiments and make observations which indicate that the Earth revolves around the sun.
4. See page 97-98 and Q&A: Flat Earth for additional information.