Science on TV Boosting U.S. Fascination with Space, Spirituality

Science on TV Boosting U.S. Fascination

with Space, Spirituality

Expert Points to Science-Validated Answers in Ancient Texts

Thanks to popular documentaries and programs like Fearless Planet and Through the Wormhole on TVs Discovery and Science Channel, studying the universe is no longer reserved for academicians in lecture halls.

Because filmmakers and producers have made it entertaining and present science in language everyone can understand, theres an increased interest in the genesis of the universe, and its future, says Sanjay C. Patel, (www.SanjayCPatel.com), author of God Is Real, a book that explores similarities between modern science and ancient cosmology.

What many people dont realize, says Patel, is that ancient Indian yogis, Israelites and early Christians all agreed on the origins of life and the universe. Moreover, new studies indicate many of their ancient beliefs correspond with the findings of modern science

For instance, the scientific age of the universe is 13.7 billion years old, says Patel. When comparing this age to the Bible, if it is divided into six equal days spanning 2.28 billion years each, biblical Genesiss timeline across all seven days suddenly corresponds with past and future episodes in our galaxy and Earth. In total, 21 major correspondences emerge.

One among them is the following timeline:

Science says: the Sun and moon formed about 4.6 to 4.5 billion years ago.

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Science on TV Boosting U.S. Fascination with Space, Spirituality