Yes, Kim, it was a sarcastic remark. But still, you bring up a good topic of conversation. Our whole perspective on life and our environment comes only from a couple of 1/4 inch optical apertures and a couple of other small holes in our head. Then, of course, it is interpreted by a less than perfect processor. I look forward to having the answer to this and other questions answered without equivocation. Thanks for asking the question. ________________________________ From: Kim <kimharch@cut.net> To: 'Utah Astronomy' <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 10:13 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Fw: Tyson on starstuff Ah Brent, my old friend. I wasn't trying to bait anyone - really. And, I admit that the picture of stellar evolution that Tyson discusses in the video itself is constantly evolving. I truly wonder about how this particular theory of stellar evolution fits a young earth perspective. I wonder, for example, if some might think that the universe could indeed be ancient but that the earth (and sun?) itself is still very young. Or, perhaps since God (or with a small "g" if you wish) can do anything, it doesn't matter that cosmology points to the need for stellar evolution to create heavy elements - God can do it any way or any where that He likes. At least this time, I really am not trying to bait, or mock, or offend anyone, I promise. I'd like to simply know what others think specifically about this. I have a neighbor in Tropic who is a Christian minister. I know that he believes in a young earth, but I haven't had the chance to ask about particulars. I don't really want a debate, just knowledge. It helps me as I talk to people in the Park. But thanks, Brent! Kim