starlight problem

proper noun

The conflict between Young Earth creationism (asserting that the universe is thousands of years old) and the starlight-related measurements that show the universe to be billions of years old.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. creationismThe conflict between Young Earth creationism (asserting that the universe is thousands of years old) and the starlight-related measurements that show the universe to be billions of years old.

    Synonyms: distant starlight problem

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe conflict between Young Earth creationism (asserting that the universe is thousands of years old) and the starlight-related measurements that show the universe to be billions of years old.

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