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== Scripture Quoted to justify Geocentric Theory ==

== Scripture Quoted to justify Geocentric Theory ==

Not surprisingly, notions involving geocentrism permeate the [[Bible]].  There are a number of Bible quotes that use geocentric terms.  While some people attempt to use these quotes to discredit the Bible's veracity on scientific subjects, most people dismiss these objections, pointing out that this usage is similar to the way people today use terms like "sunrise" and "sunset".  In this account, the terminology is not wrong, but merely reflects the observer's view.<ref>Faulkner, Danny R. (August 1, 2001). [https://answersingenesis.org/creationism/arguments-to-avoid/geocentrism-and-creation/ Geocentrism and Creation]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved November 22, 2016.</ref>

Not surprisingly, notions involving geocentrism seem to permeate the [[Bible]].  There are a number of Bible quotes that use geocentric terms.  While some people attempt to use these quotes to discredit the Bible's veracity on scientific subjects, most people dismiss these objections, pointing out that this usage is similar to the way people today use terms like "sunrise" and "sunset".  In this account, the terminology is not wrong, but merely reflects the observer's view.<ref>Faulkner, Danny R. (August 1, 2001). [https://answersingenesis.org/creationism/arguments-to-avoid/geocentrism-and-creation/ Geocentrism and Creation]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved November 22, 2016.</ref> In reality, scientists acknowledge that the Sun is not fixed, but rather rotates around the galaxy. Because we do not know what points are actually fixed, motion is always measured as being relative to another body. For those on Earth, the Earth would be the most convenient location to assume as fixed. Geocentric terms, therefore, do not necessarily implicate geocentrism.

*"He has fixed the earth firm, immovable." (1 Chronicles 16:30)

*"He has fixed the earth firm, immovable." (1 Chronicles 16:30)