In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross about the fine-tuning of the universe, solar system, and our planet for intelligent life to exist. They discuss the ideas of his latest book
Designed to the Core.0:35 - About Hugh Ross, and his latest book
3:48 - Information on the Defenders Conference:
www.thedefendersconference.com5:41 - Welcoming Hugh Ross
6:02 - Commentary on the James Webb space telescope
10:42 - Do the theistic implications of a big bang seem to be a stumbling block for atheistic scientists?
13:00 - An overview of the fine-tuning data in Designed to the Core
16:33 - What about a multiverse to explain the fine-tuning?
19:43 - Why search for exoplanets when the prospect for life is so minimal?
21:51 - All the planets surrounding earth play a role in supporting life
25:00 - Why comets and asteroids are important for life
28:17 - Does the impending heat death of the universe negate fine-tuning?
31:30 - What about earth-quakes, hurricanes and natural evils?
38:43 - Why is so much of the universe uninhabitable, and so big?
45:35 - The importance of the earth and moon’s magnetic fields
52:51 - How can someone use fine-tuning persuasively in conversation?
55:05 - The origin of life problem
1:00:10 - Could life be based on something other than carbon?
1:02:23 - Is Hugh Ross a Concordist in his view of scripture?
1:10:46 - How does Hugh stay so cool during hostile debates?
1:14:55 - Wrapping up
RESOURCES:
Hugh Ross Bio:
https://a315.co/3RDiDcrArticle:
James Webb Space Telescope: Initial RevelationsArticle:
Big Bang Implications of Detecting the Universe’s First StarsHugh Ross and Walter Kaiser vs. Ken Ham and Jason Lisle - Genesis DebateHugh Ross Books:
Designed to the CoreThe Creator and the CosmosWhy the Universe Is the Way It IsImprobable Planet www.reasons.org================================
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