God, Math and the Scientific Revolution – Dr. John Byl

Seminar by Dr. John Byl Apologetics Symposium Cedar Park Church, Bothell WA July 6th, 2016 This talk discusses the important role that Christianity played in the scientific revolution. It notes the importance of math, and mathematical models in science, particularly in astronomy and physics. The strengths and limits of such models are stressed. Should scientific models reflect a deeper reality, or are they merely useful fictions? The replacement of Christianity with naturalism brings problems for mathematics, and science that depends on it. About the Speaker: Since 2009 Dr. Byl has been a professor emeritus at Trinity Western University, Langley, BC, where he began in 1978, took over as chair of the department of Mathematical Sciences in 1980 and received his full professorship in 1985. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of British Columbia in 1969 and his Ph.D. in Astronomy from the same in 1973. He previously worked as a visiting professor at Dordt College, Iowa, in the Physics Department during 1977-79. He also performed his post-doctoral fellow from 1973-75 and was a lecturer from 1975-77 at the University of British Columbia, Department of Geophysics & Astronomy in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. Dr. Byl's research interests are in astronomy (celestial mechanics, cosmology), physics (special relativity), computing (cellular automata), mathematics (infinite tasks), interaction between science and religion. In recent years the focus of his research has shifted to philosophical and theological issues related to the foundations of mathematics, physics and cosmology. _________________________________________________________________ This seminar was recorded during our Apologetics Symposium at Cedar Park Church in Bothell Washington (http://www.cedarpark.org/). The NW Creation Network organizes numerous educational programs each year, which feature presentations by speakers, scientists, and authors who are dedicated to defending the Bible and the Christian worldview. These events are open to the public and free to attend. Northwest Creation Network http://nwcreation.net Apologetics Symposium - monthly program with live webcast http://www.nwcreation.net/symposium/ Seattle Creation Conference - annual event since 2004. http://conference.nwcreation.net/ Purchase educational resources at our Creation Science Store http://store.nwcreation.net/ Learn more about how science supports the Bible at our CreationWiki: Encyclopedia of Creation Science. http://creationwiki.org Like and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nwcreationne...

Seminar by Dr. John Byl
Apologetics Symposium
Cedar Park Church, Bothell WA
July 6th, 2016

This talk discusses the important role that Christianity played in the scientific revolution. It notes the importance of math, and mathematical models in science, particularly in astronomy and physics. The strengths and limits of such models are stressed. Should scientific models reflect a deeper reality, or are they merely useful fictions? The replacement of Christianity with naturalism brings problems for mathematics, and science that depends on it.

About the Speaker:
Since 2009 Dr. Byl has been a professor emeritus at Trinity Western University, Langley, BC, where he began in 1978, took over as chair of the department of Mathematical Sciences in 1980 and received his full professorship in 1985. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of British Columbia in 1969 and his Ph.D. in Astronomy from the same in 1973.

He previously worked as a visiting professor at Dordt College, Iowa, in the Physics Department during 1977-79. He also performed his post-doctoral fellow from 1973-75 and was a lecturer from 1975-77 at the University of British Columbia, Department of Geophysics & Astronomy in Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

Dr. Byl’s research interests are in astronomy (celestial mechanics, cosmology), physics (special relativity), computing (cellular automata), mathematics (infinite tasks), interaction between science and religion. In recent years the focus of his research has shifted to philosophical and theological issues related to the foundations of mathematics, physics and cosmology.
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This seminar was recorded during our Apologetics Symposium at Cedar Park Church in Bothell Washington (http://www.cedarpark.org/). The NW Creation Network organizes numerous educational programs each year, which feature presentations by speakers, scientists, and authors who are dedicated to defending the Bible and the Christian worldview. These events are open to the public and free to attend.

Northwest Creation Network
http://nwcreation.net

Apologetics Symposium – monthly program with live webcast
http://www.nwcreation.net/symposium/

Seattle Creation Conference – annual event since 2004.
http://conference.nwcreation.net/

Purchase educational resources at our Creation Science Store
http://store.nwcreation.net/

Learn more about how science supports the Bible at our CreationWiki: Encyclopedia of Creation Science.
http://creationwiki.org

Like and follow us on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/nwcreationne…