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TheBuddha ago

Probably not, they don't believe in the scientific method.

GhostPantsMcGee ago

This should be rich, scientifically prove to me the earth is round or admit your only justification for your belief is leaning on borrowed authority.

I don't even believe the earth is really flat; I'm just tired of this disgusting secular religion masquerading as science, because I rather like science.

TheBuddha ago

First, the onus is on you to disprove the current understanding. But, I'll play your game.

If the Earth weren't flat, you couldn't circumnavigate it. If the Earth weren't flat, gravity would exert less force near the edges and things like satellites wouldn't work. Does your GPS work? If so, the planet is certainly not flat.

It's not round, either. It is an oblate spheroid.

Fibbideh ago

This sounds like fun. Have you personally circumnavigated the globe or have you just been told someone has? Even if you have how can you be positive that it wasn't just a wide circle?

TheBuddha ago

I've circumnavigated the globe multiple times and I can be sure because I actually know how maps work. However, I don't have to do that. My GPS works and I can see things like an eclipse. I can see tidal effects and measure the force of gravity to see that it is very, very much alike - no matter where I go.

I have complete confidence that the planet isn't flat.

heuristic ago

not saying I believe in flat earth, but eclipses are questionable. even for round earthers. I would say that a good point

11453216? ago

yup