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]Yeah, I asked a similar question related to your post, and it does appear that a flat earth was not the norm in antiquity or the middle ages.
Actually, it has been shown by ancient documents on clay tablets (Cuneiform, Ugaritic, etc.) that Ancient Near East people (such as Babylonians, Persians, Ugarits) believed the Earth was flat (a flat disc), and most believed it was covered with a solid dome. If I'm not mistaken, I think they believed there was some kind of land around the rim to prevent the sea from draining. IMO there was always some people throughout the ages who believed the Earth was flat. Such a shape appears to be supported by the Bible, if one decides to read that into it. I have heard people argue contrary to discoveries of science, because they think the Bible contradicts it. For example, one person tried to argue that the moon is a source of light, because that's how they read the statement in Gen. 1. You cannot reason with people who have their minds made up.]Yeah, I asked a similar question related to your post, and it does appear that a flat earth was not the norm in antiquity or the middle ages.
That has nothing to do withActually, it has been shown by ancient documents on clay tablets (Cuneiform, Ugaritic, etc.) that Ancient Near East people (such as Babylonians, Persians, Ugarits) believed the Earth was flat (a flat disc), and most believed it was covered with a solid dome. If I'm not mistaken, I think they believed there was some kind of land around the rim to prevent the sea from draining. IMO there was always some people throughout the ages who believed the Earth was flat. Such a shape appears to be supported by the Bible, if one decides to read that into it. I have heard people argue contrary to discoveries of science, because they think the Bible contradicts it. For example, one person tried to argue that the moon is a source of light, because that's how they read the statement in Gen. 1. You cannot reason with people who have their minds made up.
Actually, it has been shown by ancient documents on clay tablets (Cuneiform, Ugaritic, etc.) that Ancient Near East people (such as Babylonians, Persians, Ugarits) believed the Earth was flat (a flat disc), and most believed it was covered with a solid dome. If I'm not mistaken, I think they believed there was some kind of land around the rim to prevent the sea from draining. IMO there was always some people throughout the ages who believed the Earth was flat. Such a shape appears to be supported by the Bible, if one decides to read that into it. I have heard people argue contrary to discoveries of science, because they think the Bible contradicts it. For example, one person tried to argue that the moon is a source of light, because that's how they read the statement in Gen. 1. You cannot reason with people who have their minds made up.
"If you think scripture contradicts science, you're interpreting one of them wrong."I usually paste an Augustine quote at this point, but it is long and also not necessary.
"If you think scripture contradicts science, you're interpreting one of them wrong."
Well, since you pipe into my conversation with the other poster, I'll answer your question. I was taught a global Earth (spherical). This was during the years 1960-1972. I didn't hear that any modern people believed in a flat world until I heard of "The Flat Earth Society" around 1980. I thought it ridiculous that anyone would believe in a flat earth until I learned about conspiracy theories and urban legends. Then I understood.That has nothing to do with
What did they teach you in school , flat or round earth?
That is not something we're unaware of.Well, since you pipe into my conversation with the other poster, I'll answer your question. I was taught a global Earth (spherical). This was during the years 1960-1972. I didn't hear that any modern people believed in a flat world until I heard of "The Flat Earth Society" around 1980. I thought it ridiculous that anyone would believe in a flat earth until I learned about conspiracy theories and urban legends. Then I understood.
But regarding my previous response, I thought it was relevant because I was pointing out that the flat earth theory has been around since pre-history.
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