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Line 6: − A small number of people still believe the geocentric theory to be correct. Their beliefs are based on a literal interpretation of certain bible passages and perceived anomalies in the scientific theoretical framework.+ − − == Evidence cited for Geocentric Theory == − − The Michelson-Morley experiment performed in 1887 was an attempt to detect the absolute motion of the Earth through space. They failed, and all similar experiments since have also failed. Some interpret this as evidence that the Earth is stationary; however scientists rejected this conclusion and choose instead to dismiss the idea of absolute motion and the ether concept. The theory of relativity states that there is no absolute motion and attempts to explain the result of the Michelson-Morley experiment by postulating that space and time are distorted to make the Earth '''appear''' stationary. − − Those who believe in geocentric theory believe that the theory of relativity is wrong and that the Earth is stationary at the centre of the universe. − − == Evidence against Geocentric Theory == − − Many scientists agrue that astronomic obervations indicate that Geocentric Theory is flawed. − − == Scripture Quoted to justify Geocentric Theory == − − "He has fixed the earth firm, immovable." (1 Chronicles 16:30) − − "Thou hast fixed the earth immovable and firm ..." (Psalm 93:1) − − "Thou didst fix the earth on its foundation so that it never can be shaken." (Psalm 104:5) − − "...who made the earth and fashioned it, and himself fixed it fast..." (Isaiah 45:18) − − == External Links == − − Links to website supporting and promoting the Geocentric Theory: − − [http://www.geocentricity.com/ Geocentricity] − − − − − − [http://www.catholicintl.com/epologetics/articles/science/scicreed.htm Catholic Apologetics International]
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Since the advent of relativity theory in the early 1900s, the laws of physics have been written in [[covariance|covariant]] equations, meaning that they are equally valid in any frame. Heliocentric and geocentric theories are both used today, depending on which allows more convenient calculations.
Since the advent of relativity theory in the early 1900s, the laws of physics have been written in [[covariance|covariant]] equations, meaning that they are equally valid in any frame. Heliocentric and geocentric theories are both used today, depending on which allows more convenient calculations.
[[Category:Astronomy]]
[http://www.fixedearth.com/ FixedEarth]
[http://veritas-catholic.blogspot.com/2005/08/geocentricity-101-part-i.html Catholic Truths]