The generally accepted statement that ancient scientists considered our Earth to be flat is not entirely true. Of course, someone considered it flat, but in fact there were several versions, including one that the Earth is a ball. Today, it would seem, all the dots above i are placed and no one doubts that the Earth is a ball revolving around the Sun.
No matter how it is. Whether for the sake of laughter or for the sake of PR, or maybe for religious reasons, but the world is again split on this issue into two opposing camps. Are you surprised? If someone comes up to you and claims that the Earth is flat, will you twist at your temple? Oh well. The fact that the Earth is a ball (to be precise - a geoid) and revolves around the Sun is a generally accepted theory and, it seemed, is beyond doubt? Yes, it was not there …
Which Earth: Round or Flat?
On the one hand, modern science asserts that the Earth is round, but on the other … At the head, perhaps, is the Flat Earth Society. The main goal is to prove that the Earth is flat, and the governments of all countries are in a conspiracy and in various ways mislead about the sphericity of the Earth, hiding the fact that the Earth is flat.
The Flat Earth Society still finds its adherents.
The basic concepts of a flat earth society are:
And off it went. Gradually, the world is splitting into two halves. One goes to live on a round and spherical Earth, the other is also round, but flat.
Both parties provide "irrefutable" evidence of their vision of the shape of the earth.
Here are some of the most interesting facts of the universe from the lips of both opponents.
The earth is flat because:
IN THE RANGE OF VISIBILITY HORIZON LINE FLAT
Flat Earth Evidence: Take any photograph that has a flat horizon, not a rounded one.
Ballseed Rebuttal: To see the real curves of the horizon line or plane in the frame, you need a much greater distance from the shooting point from the surface of the earth. This is clearly visible on images from space.
The flat-earth answer: All images from space are fakes from NASA and the like. The cosmos does not exist.
THE BIBLE SPEAKS OF A FLAT EARTH
Flat-earth evidence: In many accounts in the Bible, the earth is flat-earth.
(Daniel 4: 7, 8): “The visions of my head on my bed were as follows: I saw, behold, in the midst of the earth a very tall tree. This tree was big and strong, and its height reached the sky, and it was visible to the edges of the whole earth -
This expression only applies to flat ground.
Globe-earth refutation: (published with regard to the opinions of fundamentalist Christians):
it should immediately be clarified that the Bible is not a scientific work aimed at explaining the structure of the universe. In the Holy Scriptures, this is done in a figurative and understandable language to the common people, based on the knowledge that the people had at that time. However, upon careful reading and interpretation, the Bible does not contradict modern science and does not indicate that the Earth does not have a spherical shape.
In this case, the dream of Nebuchadnezzar is described - the king of the New Babylonian kingdom, who ruled from September 7, 605 to October 7, 562 BC. er … The tree in the dream, as it turned out from Daniel's interpretation of the dream, is Nebuchadnezzar himself. It is correct to consider the edge of the Earth to be the border of the New Babylonian kingdom, for a simple reason: Nebuchadnezzar never ruled the whole Earth. In addition, it speaks of seeing, not direct observation.
Flat Earthers: there is no continuation of the dialogue from the opponent yet
(Isaiah 42: 5): "Thus says the Lord God, who created the heavens and their space, who stretched out the earth with its works." This can only be done with flat ground.
Globe-Earth Refutation: (from Bible scholars and scholars):
This description refers to what is now commonly called continents. Modern science, with minor reservations, considers the continents to be flat. If this action is considered applicable to a plane, this does not in any way indicate that the entire Earth is also flat.
Flat Earthers: there is no continuation of the dialogue from the opponent yet
(Matthew 4: 8): "Again the devil takes Him [Jesus] to a very high mountain and shows Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory."
This is only possible if the Earth is flat.
Globe-Earth Denial (from Bible scholars and scholars):
All the highest mountains on earth are known. All climbers climbed, and more than once. To consider all the "kingdoms", alas, is not possible with any of them, and the reason is not at all that the Earth is round (this is just not a hindrance), but that it is impossible to consider anything at such a distance … But a modern person can see "all the kingdoms of the world" on a computer monitor or smartphone. However, Satan's capabilities and abilities are far superior to those of humans. In what way he showed the kingdoms and why a high mountain was needed, we do not know.
The most interesting thing is that theoretically this is how the whole Earth can be considered. Don't be surprised, this is really true. This phenomenon is called diffraction. Under certain conditions, we see the horizon line much further than theoretically we should see it. This is how mirages arise. Of course, in real life the chances of seeing something like that are incredibly small. After all, this requires a certain air temperature, humidity, transparency and, possibly, something else. Even less chance of seeing the entire Earth. And absolutely insignificant - to view what you want. But who said that the devil does not know how to use this phenomenon? To show such mirages-pictures to Jesus would be a very effective way to influence his human spiritual-sensual nature, in order to get him to worship. On the other hand,here, too, it can be a question of seeing without direct observation.
Flat Earthers: there is no continuation of the dialogue from the opponent yet
(Job 38: 12,13): "When in your life did you give orders to the morning and did you show the dawn its place, so that it would embrace the ends of the earth and shake off the wicked from it …"
(Job 37: 3) "It rolls under the whole sky, and it shines to the ends of the earth."
Edges can only have a plane.
Globe-Earth Refutation: (from Bible scholars and scholars):
The Lord speaks to Job about the unshakable order of alternation of day and night established by Him. It is figuratively said that the dawn disperses the darkness and stops the deeds of the wicked, committed at night. The expression "end of the earth" is also used by those who are well aware of the spherical shape of the earth.
In the Bible, there are other references to the ends and corners of the Earth, it can be interpreted in different ways: for example, that these are the edges of continents or countries. In addition, the Bible itself has confirmation that the word "earth" means dry land:
(Gen. 1:10) And God called the dry land earth, and the gathering of the waters called seas.
Therefore, these scriptures cannot be accepted as proof that the earth is flat.
Flat Earthers: there is no continuation of the dialogue from the opponent yet
BEDFORD EXPERIMENT
It was conducted in 1838 by Samuel Rowbotham. This experiment is considered to be the most reliable evidence.
The essence of the experiment is extremely simple. Rowbotham found a flat stretch of about 10 km (6 mi) on the Bedford River. I set up the telescope at a height of 20 inches (50.8 cm) from the surface of the water and began to observe the retreating boat with a five-meter mast.
Throughout the movement of the boat, the mast was visible. On the basis of which, Rowbotham stated that the Earth is flat.
If the Earth were round, the mast would have disappeared from sight.
Globe Earth Denial:
The raising of the horizon in this case was due to the phenomenon of refraction. The visible horizon has risen due to positive refraction. As a result, its geographic range has increased in comparison with the geometric range. This made it possible to see objects hidden by the curvature of the Earth. At normal temperatures, the horizon uplift is 6-7%.
For reference: With an excessive increase in temperature, the visible horizon can rise to the true mathematical horizon. At the same time, the earth's surface will visually straighten. The earth will become flat to the delight of flat-earthers. Of course, only visually. The range of visibility in these conditions will become infinitely large. The radius of curvature of the beam can become equal to the radius of the globe.
For reference: The Italian physicist and astronomer Francesco Maria Grimaldi (1618-1663) is considered the discoverer of light refraction
Naturally, Samuel Rowbotham was well aware of the phenomena of refraction. And it is quite logical that the published book with a description of experiments proving that the Earth is flat did not arouse any interest among scientists. But there were many adherents. One of Hemplen's followers even made a bet of 500 pounds (the amount, at that time, was not small) that he would allegedly prove to any opponent that the Earth was flat. And such an opponent was found. It was the scientist Alfred Wallace. Of course, he knew perfectly well what he was doing. The experiment was carried out in the same valley. But Wallace changed the observation slightly. He used an intermediate point-bridge on which the circle was anchored. A horizontal line was placed at the end point. The telescope, circle and line were at the same height relative to the surface of the water. If the earth were flata line could be seen through the circle in its center. Naturally, this did not happen. However, Hemplen refused to pay the due amount and called Wallace a liar and a forger.
NOBODY AND NEVER CROSSED THE ANTARCTICA
Globe Earth Denial:
During the expedition of Sir Vivianome, 12 people crossed Antarctica in 99 days and on March 2, 1958, they successfully completed their journey. This is the first crossing of Antarctica.
Of course, flat-earth followers consider this to be a hoax.
So what is the Earth?
Isn't it time to tell the true story that Magellan just floated in a circle, and not around the Earth. Cook in search of Antarctica sailed along the edge of the Earth. And by the way, he was right: Antarctica does not exist! Kruzenshtern, too, knowingly doubted when he discovered Antarctica. After all, he just ran into an icy wall, which was created to prevent the oceans from flowing out. It is not clear, of course, how he managed to bypass our Earth disk (yes, disk, let's call a spade a spade) in 751 days. Again conspiracy and falsification! He did not put anything on the map and did not go anywhere, drank, I suppose, beer somewhere in Australia, and they gave him ready-made maps, drawn in NASO. NASO is such a special organization that fools us for our billions, draws cool pictures of space, makes viewing programs for an allegedly round Earth,filming hoax shows of space flight and the moon. Governments are in collusion, all scientists are in collusion, pilots are in collusion, the police are also aware of collusion, all smart people are also in collusion. In short, everything is in collusion against honest people who understand the essence of the true universe and, finally, with the advent of the Internet, ready to open their eyes to those who are not yet in the subject.
This is approximately how this serious problem looks today. So what kind of Earth do we actually live on? If you know any facts, please report them in the comments. Perhaps in the article you will be able to find inaccuracies or the need for its addition, we also comment. And we will certainly make an addition, and possibly a continuation, taking into account all your comments and wishes. A request to behave correctly, you should not send opponents to the third grade of high school or to a psychiatrist, twist your finger to your temple. Checked - does not work. Only strong arguments and evidence of a flat or spherical Earth will help save the situation.