We all know that sometimes the truth can be stranger than fiction, but what is up with the immense support for a flat earth?
It was not until today that I started looking at the "scientific defense" for a flat earth. My mind was blown. I had always thought that the flat earth theory was a blind rebellion (typically by Christians) to expose a "deception" by scientists attempting to lure the world away from believing in God. The same thing can be said about the evolution and extinction of dinosaurs. The premise of of these counter arguments of "science" is that there is an underlying agenda in the governments of the world to blind people. I had always known about the evolution debate, but this flat earth thing really took me by surprise.
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
I am by no means taking the side of the flat earth theory. I still believe the Earth is round and that gravity explains how everything is contained. Having said that, I think it is important to analyze just how important this debate is. Here are some reasons:
1. The scientific evidence for a flat earth seems plausible.
You might think I'm crazy, but I actually read a ton of material, including experiments done historically that prove a flat earth. What concerns me is that people have "discovered" tons of evidence. These people are typically not Bible thumpers, they are
actually convinced that the Earth is flat due to their studies. Sailors and explorers are the most common defenders of this
theory.
This is important in light of the next reason.
2. The scientific evidence for a round earth is plausible.
We have all been taught through various means that the Earth is flat just like the stars and planets we observe in the heavens. There is overwhelming evidence for this theory. Not only that, but we have been shown maps, images, diagrams, satellite photography that appears to describe perfectly what the round earth looks like. Physics supports the existence of spherical objects in space, so it only makes sense that the place we live in is also a sphere.
3. The amount of people who believe the flat earth theory is increasing.
This is what concerns me. There is increasing support for the flat earth, and a lot of it is flooded with enough "conspiracy" theory to make anyone want to scoff, laugh and look away. It just seems like an absolutely ridiculous claim. So why are people still so passionate about it?
4. If the debate has begun, it must end.
This is why I think this debate is important. If there is absolute evidence that the earth is spherical, the debate should have ended a long time ago. So why is it still happening? I believe we simply need more evidence in the form of images and live footage to convince people that the earth is not flat. Yet, the controversy of the moon landing, and images shown from space are a separate but absolutely related issues that has caused people to question the willingness to show proof of what is real as opposed to what is convenient to show. Again, I am not a proponent of the flat earth theory, but it is an extremely interesting debate on both ends.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
If any of you are flat earth proponents, I would love to hear what you think. I already have enough evidence to accept a round earth, but this topic has sparked my interest in a huge way due to the fantastical and bizarre nature of it.
Thank you.