Big Bang Theory And Creation

Question 1

WHAT

Answer 1

Big Bang Theory = Theory that universe was created in huge explosion about 13.7 billion years ago. Catholics believe God was responsible for Big Bang

Question 2

WHY

Answer 2

“The universe can and will create itself from nothing” (Stephen Hawking - scientist who expanded on Big Bang theory)
“Let there be light” (Genesis 1) - could be reference to Big Bang
“The Bible does not claim to be a textbook of science.” (Father George Lemaître - Catholic priest and astrophysicist who came up with main principles for Big Bang)

Question 3

HOW

Answer 3

Big Bang may cause someone to question whether God exists. But could also strengthen Catholics’ faith because “these discoveries invite us to even greater admiration for the greatness of the Creator (Catechism of Catholic Church) - accept both religion and science