Creation Cosmology and Distant Starlight

Spike Psarris

Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026

If the Universe was created recently, how can we see light from distant stars and galaxies?

Five years ago, Spike Psarris spoke on this topic for DSA. Since then, this question has continued to be discussed within the creation community, and some new developments have occurred.
 

In this talk, Spike will revisit this subject within the broader context of creation-based cosmologies. Some relevant material from the previous talk will be reviewed, and then new material will be presented.

This will include an extensive discussion of Dr. Jason Lisle’s ASC (Anisotropic Synchrony Convention), which was not covered previously. Among the proposed "distant starlight solutions”, ASC-based cosmogonies now have the highest number of Ph.D.s advocating them.

Unfortunately, while many people have heard of ASC, there is a lot of confusion surrounding this subject. Most people seem to misunderstand it. Also, most are not aware of the revised versions that have come out since Dr. Lisle’s original proposal.

Spike’s presentation will cover these and other creation-cosmology developments, using clear, accessible explanations.

Spike Psarris was previously an engineer in the United States' military space program. He entered that program as an atheist and an evolutionist. He left it as a creationist and a Christian. He now speaks on creation and Christian apologetics, equipping believers to defend their faith and glorify their Creator.

We meet usually on the third Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at:
Greater Portland Bible Church
2374 SW Vermont Street
Portland, OR 97219

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