This report summarizes a 1972 symposium on the works of Immanuel Velikovsky, a catastrophist who proposed that near-collisions between planets caused significant historical events described in ancient texts. The symposium, attended by scientists and scholars from various disciplines, covered Velikovsky's theories in the physical sciences, history, archaeology, and their relation to religion and social sciences. Discussions focused on the scientific evidence supporting or refuting Velikovsky's claims, including planetary atmospheres, geological formations, and ancient chronologies. The report highlights the interest of creationists in Velikovsky's work due to its emphasis on catastrophism and its potential compatibility with a young-earth perspective, but it also emphasizes the need for careful evaluation before accepting or rejecting his theories.