Christians can hold various views on Genesis 1 and the Big Bang; the Big Bang is actually strong evidence for God.

Mike is currently uncertain about his view of Genesis 1 (previously held young-earth creationism but found other views compelling). He presents several interpretive options: (1) local/earth-focused reading — light on Day 1 refers to the local environment, not excluding earlier cosmic light from a Big Bang; (2) progressive creation — each day spans large time spans; (3) poetic/theological purpose — Genesis 1 counters pagan creation myths (e.g., Enuma Elish), with the theological point being God alone created. On the Big Bang: scientists in the 1920s resisted it because it implies the universe had a beginning — pointing to a transcendent, powerful, intelligent, personal Creator. The Big Bang is therefore strong positive evidence for theism. Key figures: Georges Lemaitre, Hubble, Einstein.