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1 | A silly question? | Josh 10:12 | charis | 5417 | ||
Dear Lionstrong, I have considered this line of questioning, and can't think of any reason to obstinately deny the earth revolving on it's axis. I know that Bible says the Sun and moon stopped, but from the point of view of the writers of the Bible, and most readers for a good part of history, this is how it appeared. To try to explain to laymen 2 or 3,000 years ago about the solar system, planetary motion, etc. would be difficult. In any case, for the sun to be circling the earth would require it to travel at a velocity faster than the speed of light (approximately 314,000,000,000 miles per second). When God 'stopped' the sun, it would wreak havoc on more than the Amorites. I am no astronomer, but that would totally blow away anthing we know of physics. God can negate physics at any time He so chooses, but it seems that he only chooses to do so in certain miraculous situations, such as the one above. (Stopping the revolution of the earth, a path through the Red Sea, and many others) Not every day, all day long, as in making a supra-light-speed sun circle us. If we claim that all physical knowledge is suspect, we live in a fantasy world, with no rules or order (Harry Potter?). I believe that our God is a God of order. Blessings to you in Jesus' name, charis |
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2 | A silly question? | Josh 10:12 | Lionstrong | 5492 | ||
Dear charis, Go to the Institute of Creation Research's web site, do a search and read the article on Geocentricity and Creation. You may find it interesting how astonomy and physics have changed since Einstein. As to why my persistance on this subject, I have mentioned my views on sola scriptura in the above tree. But this may not be the verse at which to discuss this subject. Yours, Lionstrong |
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3 | A silly question? | Josh 10:12 | charis | 5496 | ||
Dear Lionstrong, I did go to irc.org and found the basic assertions of geocentricity: a. the earth is the center of the universe b. the earth is fixed (i.e., immobile) in space c. the earth is unique and special compared to all other heavenly bodies I have no problem with 'c' at all, and the article focuses on this. We agree. In the same article, regarding 'a' and 'b' it states: Evidently, while the physical form of the universe is an interesting scientific issue, it is not of very great importance Biblically. The lack of explicit Biblical teaching on this whole matter makes it impossible to call any conceptual model of the form of the universe "the Biblical view." Also quoted was Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. It asserts that it is impossible for a human observer to determine whether any material body is in a state of absolute rest. I agree with sola scriptura, but am at peace not to speculate where the Scripture is silent. My basic understanding of physics (not Ph.D stuff, mind you) does not interfere with my understanding of the Bible, my faith in God, or my life in Christ Jesus. Blessings in Jesus' name, charis |
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