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Earth Basics
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| The Earth is round, and gravitational attraction is in force |
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| The Earth is flat. You can fall off the edge. |
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| The Earth does not rotate on an axis. It stands still |
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| The Earth rotates around the Sun |
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| Science is a tool of Satan, as is education in general |
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| Science is neither moral nor immoral. |
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Earth Basics - 3/9/2008 7:07:29 PM
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bluestone
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I was recently made aware that there are Christians who do not believe some things I have never actually questioned concerning the planet Earth.
I have always believed that the Earth rotates around the sun, and is round. That gravity keeps us on the planet. Some people don't believe this, and I am curious as to how many.
This poll gives choices in some of those areas, and you are not limited to how many options you vote for.
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RE: Earth Basics - 3/9/2008 7:10:01 PM
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AllForIsrael
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Don't tell me some one doesn't believe in gravity?
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RE: Earth Basics - 3/9/2008 7:18:27 PM
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bluestone
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yep. If the Bible does not specifically say it, it is not true. (that is the theory put forth)
Since the Bible talks about the sun moving forth across the sky, it means that the Earth stands still, and the sun moves around us. I think that is the gist of the belief.
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RE: Earth Basics - 3/9/2008 7:47:53 PM
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ORIGINAL: bluestone
yep. If the Bible does not specifically say it, it is not true. (that is the theory put forth)
Since the Bible talks about the sun moving forth across the sky, it means that the Earth stands still, and the sun moves around us. I think that is the gist of the belief.
I had never, ever heard of someone thinking this way until a day or two ago. I'm still flummoxed.
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RE: Earth Basics - 3/9/2008 8:35:18 PM
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AllForIsrael
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ORIGINAL: bluestone
yep. If the Bible does not specifically say it, it is not true. (that is the theory put forth)
Since the Bible talks about the sun moving forth across the sky, it means that the Earth stands still, and the sun moves around us. I think that is the gist of the belief.
I don't see that the earth never gets close to the sun. Sun only strikes the earth as it rotates.
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RE: Earth Basics - 3/9/2008 9:41:02 PM
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unclemonkey
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ORIGINAL:Bluestonequote:
This poll gives choices in some of those areas, and you are not limited to how many options you vote for.
That is good because I selected the three most appropriate for the survey.
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Since the Bible talks about the sun moving forth across the sky, it means that the Earth stands still, and the sun moves around us. I think that is the gist of the belief.
Aren’t meteorologists scientists? If they are then science agrees that the Earth stands still, and the sun moves around us.
< Message edited by unclemonkey -- 3/9/2008 9:56:34 PM >
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RE: Earth Basics - 3/9/2008 9:51:49 PM
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ORIGINAL: CoeurdeLeon quote:
Your village called.
Their idiot is missing.
Just curious. Why did they call your house looking for him?
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RE: Earth Basics - 3/9/2008 10:09:05 PM
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CoeurdeLeon
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ORIGINAL: unclemonkey
ORIGINAL: CoeurdeLeon quote:
Your village called.
Their idiot is missing.
Just curious. Why did they call your house looking for him?
I guess they figured he'd show up in this thread eventually and wanted me to keep an eye out for him. 
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RE: Earth Basics - 3/9/2008 10:51:54 PM
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drmark
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Which meteorologists would that be? Any of them who state: "Sunrise tomorrow will occur at such and such time and sunset will occur at such and such time." The correct terminology should be "our longitudinal meridian will rotate to allow first vision of the sun at such and such time and we will rotate away from final vision at such and such time". That is real science!
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RE: Earth Basics - 3/9/2008 11:17:58 PM
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GroupW
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ORIGINAL: drmark
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Which meteorologists would that be? Any of them who state: "Sunrise tomorrow will occur at such and such time and sunset will occur at such and such time." The correct terminology should be "our longitudinal meridian will rotate to allow first vision of the sun at such and such time and we will rotate away from final vision at such and such time". That is real science!
I kept saying it that way, but folks keep telling me it's conversationally awkward. I don't get it.
I also added a bit about the fact that the longitudinal meridian & first solar appearance is specific to a specific earthbound observer. My lawyer advised that I should state that your actual results may vary. Maybe that's the bit they found a little over the top.
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RE: Earth Basics - 3/9/2008 11:18:53 PM
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Any of them who state: "Sunrise tomorrow will occur at such and such time and sunset will occur at such and such time." The correct terminology should be "our longitudinal meridian will rotate to allow first vision of the sun at such and such time and we will rotate away from final vision at such and such time". That is real science!
Shame on the meteorologists for adopting such imprecise language!
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RE: Earth Basics - 3/9/2008 11:19:59 PM
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FYI - I voted that the earth is flat. I have had 4,567 individual socks disappear leaving 4,567 individual unmatched socks behind. The only theory I can come up with is that my dryer is too close to the edge and they fall off.
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RE: Earth Basics - 3/9/2008 11:21:04 PM
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GroupW
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And worse yet - no legal disclaimer!
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RE: Earth Basics - 3/9/2008 11:22:24 PM
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phosadaud
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FYI - I voted that the earth is flat. I have had 4,567 individual socks disappear leaving 4,567 individual unmatched socks behind. The only theory I can come up with is that my dryer is too close to the edge and they fall off.
I always thought that was caused by a parallel dimension intersecting via the dryer mechanism which means the socks are really still there, they just are out of phase so we can't see them...
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RE: Earth Basics - 3/9/2008 11:28:22 PM
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My other theory is that the world is indeed round and the membrane theorists are correct - in an eleven dimensional world, entire universes can keep popping in and out of existance at the drop of a hat (or shoe, sock, whatever)
Meaning therefore, half of every pair of socks is actually an entire universe unto itself (possible given the sheer amount of living organisms present). The cool thing then is you can buy half a dozen universes at Wal-Mart for $5.99
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RE: Earth Basics - 3/9/2008 11:29:42 PM
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phosadaud
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phosy goes to count how many universes are in her sock drawer...
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RE: Earth Basics - 3/10/2008 3:24:24 PM
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ORIGINAL: CoeurdeLeon quote:
I guess they figured he'd show up in this thread eventually and wanted me to keep an eye out for him.
I will accept that if you will agree not to tell anyone of our brief discussion.
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RE: Earth Basics - 3/10/2008 3:25:42 PM
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CoeurdeLeon
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ORIGINAL: unclemonkey
ORIGINAL: CoeurdeLeon quote:
I guess they figured he'd show up in this thread eventually and wanted me to keep an eye out for him.
I will accept that if you will agree not to tell anyone of our brief discussion.
My lips are sealed.
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RE: Earth Basics - 3/10/2008 3:56:30 PM
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Jhud
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I thought about doing that, but I was scared of all the black holes.
Why would anyone be scared of black hose in their sock drawer?
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