The document summarizes key evidence that supports the Big Bang theory of the origin and evolution of the universe: 1) Redshift of light from distant galaxies provides evidence that the universe is expanding from an initial point over 13 billion years ago. 2) The discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation provides remnants of light and thermal energy from shortly after the Big Bang. 3) Abundances of light elements like hydrogen and helium in old stars and gas clouds match ratios predicted from nuclear fusion processes in the early hot universe.