Flat earth, seriously?

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

I don't know any that believe in a flat earth, but am incredulous, along with you, that someone could really believe this... wow.

I am not a flat earther. But I do see that any viewpoint assumed by us to be "obviously and clearly refuted" is easily dismissed, without ever actually examining the claims and the data.

Probably 95% of people who believe the earth is spheroid, believe it because they were told it, and not because they actually investigated and concluded on their own. Which, sadly, seems to be true for most any question. People generally just believe whatever their authorities tell them without much critical examination.

[Answered13]

Originally Posted by Esaias

I am not a flat earther. But I do see that any viewpoint assumed by us to be "obviously and clearly refuted" is easily dismissed, without ever actually examining the claims and the data.

Probably 95% of people who believe the earth is spheroid, believe it because they were told it, and not because they actually investigated and concluded on their own. Which, sadly, seems to be true for most any question. People generally just believe whatever their authorities tell them without much critical examination.

Great post!! This is exactly why I like for my children to see opposing view points to what they believe. I want them to analyze and question what they believe and find the truth themselves.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Answered13

Great post!! This is exactly why I like for my children to see opposing view points to what they believe. I want them to analyze and question what they believe and find the truth themselves.

How old are your children?

[KeptByTheWord]

Originally Posted by Esaias

I am not a flat earther. But I do see that any viewpoint assumed by us to be "obviously and clearly refuted" is easily dismissed, without ever actually examining the claims and the data.

Probably 95% of people who believe the earth is spheroid, believe it because they were told it, and not because they actually investigated and concluded on their own. Which, sadly, seems to be true for most any question. People generally just believe whatever their authorities tell them without much critical examination.

I am not a scientist, nor have I traveled into the universe to see if the earth is round or not, so how else should I believe what has been told to me, and shown through pictures? Just wondering... have you? ....

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

I am not a scientist, nor have I traveled into the universe to see if the earth is round or not, so how else should I believe what has been told to me, and shown through pictures? Just wondering... have you? ....

Have I what? I have - and continue to - investigate claims concerning cosmology. I currently believe the earth is spheroid in a geocentric universe. Flat earthism raises interesting points but is not complete or consistent in certain necessary areas.

Spheroidal cosmology also has problems, though. Which makes it all the more interesting. The subject, I mean.