[[Creation science|Many other scientists]] emphasize difficulties with the "big bang" model.<ref>http://www.pathlights.com/ce_encyclopedia/Encyclopedia/03-ss5.htm</ref>. Current models of galactic formation in big bang theory cannot explain observed galactic phenomenon<ref>http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v26/i3/galaxies.asp</ref>, and the cosmic microwave background, hailed as proof of the big bang and used to calculate the age of the Milky Way, has proven to be something else entirely<ref>http://www.moondaily.com/reports/Big_Bang_Afterglow_Fails_An_Intergalactic_Shadow_Test_999.html</ref>.
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The number of supernova remnants in the Milky Way galaxy is consistent with a galaxy which is 7000 years old, not billions of years.<ref>Davies, Keith. ''Distribution of supernova remnants in the galaxy.'' Creation Discovery Project, 1994</ref>.
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In scientific circles, debate continues on this controversial topic.