Origins of the Universe (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards
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What is the Big Bang Theory?
What is the Big Bang Theory?
Scientific explanation for origin of universe
Age of universe per Big Bang
Age of universe per Big Bang
13.8 billion years ago
Singularity definition
Singularity definition
Extremely hot & dense point where universe began
Cosmic inflation
Cosmic inflation
Rapid expansion of singularity
Redshift evidence shows
Redshift evidence shows
Galaxies moving away; universe expanding
Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation (CMB)
Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation (CMB)
Faint afterglow of Big Bang filling universe
CMB discovery year
CMB discovery year
1965
Light elements evidence for Big Bang
Light elements evidence for Big Bang
H, He proportions match Big Bang predictions
Religious view: Big Bang compatibility
Religious view: Big Bang compatibility
Some see it as method God created universe
Big Bang challenge to literal religious texts
Big Bang challenge to literal religious texts
Conflicts with creation stories like Genesis
Philosophical implication of Big Bang
Philosophical implication of Big Bang
Questions about first cause or creator
Initial state of universe
Initial state of universe
Tiny, infinitely dense point (singularity)