A scientist has proposed a mathematical formula that he claims provides empirical proof for the existence of God and validates the biblical account of creation. Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel, based in Georgia, asserts that his calculations, which utilize publicly available NASA data, orbital mechanics, and the physics of turbulence, suggest the Earth formed in 2.82 days, with the sun and moon completed in 3.69 days. These figures, he argues, closely mirror the timeline presented in the Book of Genesis.
Israel's formula reportedly calculates the Earth's formation time by dividing the distance between the Earth and sun by the sun's escape velocity, and then adding the time derived from dividing the Earth's circumference by its orbital speed. The specific values he used are an Earth-sun distance of 149.6 million kilometers, a solar escape velocity of 617.6 kilometers per second, an Earth radius of 6,378.14 kilometers (used to calculate circumference), and an orbital speed of 29.78 kilometers per second for Earth. This yields approximately 243,530 seconds, or 2.82 days.
He further stated that his framework suggests the sun and moon were completed in 3.32 days and 3.69 days, respectively, placing their formation on the fourth day of creation as described in Genesis. Israel contends that this specific sequence of events, with the Earth forming before the sun and moon, is unique to the biblical narrative and therefore points specifically to the Christian God.
Having spent over a decade developing his theory, Israel, who holds a Ph.D. in Plant, Insect and Microbial Sciences from the University of Missouri, believes his work bridges the perceived gap between science and faith. He stated that he does not rely on traditional creationist arguments but rather on mathematical and physical principles. His findings are detailed in his self-published book, "Boldest Scientific Formula of God and Creation."
However, Israel's conclusions have not undergone independent verification and are not accepted by the broader scientific community. Mainstream astronomy posits that the sun formed billions of years before the Earth, a timeline that sharply contrasts with Israel's claims. The scientific consensus does not validate assumptions or conclusions based on the application of official data without peer review and corroboration. Israel, however, insists his framework is simple enough for schoolchildren to understand and that it offers a new path to reconciling scientific inquiry with religious belief, challenging both skeptics and believers.