Atheist Scientist Becomes Christian After Researching Evidence for God
Astronomer and physicist Hugh Ross gives his testimony of his scientific journey from atheist to Christianity. This is part of the "Ex-Atheists Who Converted...
Astronomer and physicist Hugh Ross gives his testimony of his scientific journey from atheist to Christianity. This video is part of the Ex-Atheist Testimoni...
Real Life Church (January 18, 2014) - Hugh Ross examines modern day scientific evidence for the case for the Christian faith. Astronomer and physicist Hugh R...
Atheist Scientist Becomes Christian After Researching Evidence - Hugh Ross, PhD
Astronomer and best-selling author Hugh Ross travels the globe speaking on the compatibility of advancing scientific discoveries with the timeless truths of Christianity. His organization, Reasons to Believe (RTB), is dedicated to demonstrating, via a variety of resources and events, that science and biblical faith are allies, not enemies.
While in college, Hugh committed himself to faith in Jesus Christ. After his study of big bang cosmology convinced him of a Creator's existence, curiosity led him to test religious "holy books" for scientific and historical accuracy. Only the Bible passed the test, therefore persuading him of Christianity's validity. Later, Hugh was surprised to discover how many people believed or disbelieved in Christ without checking the evidence. Prompted by family, friends, and colleagues, he founded Reasons to Believe in 1986, to bring scientific evidence for Christianity to light.
More than 25 years later, Hugh leads a team of scholars who keep tabs on the frontiers of research with the goal of demonstrating that sound reason and scientific findings - including the very latest discoveries - consistently support rather than erode, confidence in the biblical God. Hugh shares this message through numerous books - including Navigating Genesis, Hidden Treasures in the Book of Job, and Why the Universe Is the Way It Is - as well as articles, videos, and podcasts. He has also spoken at 300 universities, 400 churches, and numerous conferences around the world.
With a degree in physics from the University of British Columbia and a National Research Council of Canada fellowship, Hugh earned a PhD in astronomy from the University of Toronto. For several years he continued his research on quasars and galaxies as a postdoctoral fellow at the California Institute of Technology. In 2012, Hugh, together with Dr. Gerald Schroeder, received the Ide P. Trotter Prize presented by Texas A&M University in recognition of his work in demonstrating connections between science and religion.
Outside of RTB, Hugh teaches as an adjunct faculty member at both A.W. Tozer Seminary and Southern Evangelical Seminary. He also serves as a minister of apologetics at Sierra Madre Congregational Church where he conducts a weekly apologetics class.
Hugh lives in Southern California with his wife, Kathy, and their two sons.
