[bluejay]

> You are assuming that the scientific theory of the Big Bang is correct. It is only a theory.

It is a theory supported by long-range observations. Keep in mind that it takes time for light to travel so when you look at objects far away it is kind of like looking back in time.

> And since G-d, by definition and scriptural reputation, obeys physical laws.

I do not find anywhere in the Scriptures that G-d is bound by physical laws. Where did you get this information?

> Worlds without number have been created by G-d ...

Do you mean many planets/start systems or many Universes? Many planets yes, many stars obviously, but many Universes? How would you know this?

> Then explain the creation of stars in the W5 nebula

I don’t get your point. We can observe the creation of stars in W5 nebula. Once the Universe has been created there is material to create stars, so the starts get created. If you are into astronomy this must be very exciting, but I don’t get how it says anything about the Big Bang or the Creation?

P.S. I’ve edited your post to obscure the Name. If you read the Scriptures you should know that it is forbidden to deface the Name of G-d. By writing the Name (even into an electronic medium) you are giving someone an opportunity to print out the post and to damage the paper with the Name on it. Thereby you become partly responsible for a grave sin.

[LukeSW]

Do you mean many planets/start systems or many Universes? Many planets yes, many stars obviously, but many Universes? How would you know this?

Don't think I mentioned Universes. My intent was that the term "many worlds" refers to many star and planet systems, i.e. solar systems.

> Then explain the creation of stars in the W5 nebula I don’t get your point. We can observe the creation of stars in W5 nebula. Once the Universe has been created there is material to create stars, so the starts get created. If you are into astronomy this must be very exciting, but I don’t get how it says anything about the Big Bang or the Creation?

My point is obvioius. If the stars in W5 were indeed created 7-8000 years ago by the process evident today, and our own planet earth were created about that many years ago, how can you believe that our system was created out of nothing while all other systems are being created by natural processes, obviously (to me at least) under the hand of an all powerful and knowledgeable, kind and loving, and living, Father in Heaven who continues to direct the design of stellar and galactic systems.

One final point. Your take on defacing the name of God is...interesting. I happen to have a great deal of love for my Father in Heaven. Perhaps he will understand my good intent.