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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. | ||
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| + | There is scientific and biblical evidence that the geocentric view of the solar system is correct. | ||
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| + | 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. This indicates 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 absolute motion and attempts to explain the result by postulating that space and time are distorted. | ||
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| + | Geocentrists believe that the theory of relativity is wrong and that the a much more logical explanation is that the Earth is stationary at the centre of the universe. This idea is much simpler and is well supported by biblical evidence: | ||
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| + | "He has fixed the earth firm, immovable." (1 Chronicles 16:30) | ||
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| + | "Thou hast fixed the earth immovable and firm ..." (Psalm 93:1) | ||
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| + | "Thou didst fix the earth on its foundation so that it never can be shaken." (Psalm 104:5) | ||
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| + | "...who made the earth and fashioned it, and himself fixed it fast..." (Isaiah 45:18) | ||
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| + | Secular science states that there are many millions of planets and that life may have "evolved" on many of them. Geocenterists believe the Earth is unique because God created humans (The pinnacle of creation) here. Geocenterists therefore believe that it is logical that the Earth is the centre of the Universe and that all other object revolve around the Earth. | ||
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Revision as of 16:08, April 20, 2007
The geocentric theory is a system for describing the universe with Earth-centered coordinates. It was extremely popular from ancient times until about 1690, as it had better agreement with observation than any alternative. Ptolemy's model was particularly effective at cosmological predictions.
By the 1800s, the spectacular successes of Newtonian theory and Maxwell's equations for electromagnetism had convinced everyone that the Sun is a preferred frame of reference, and that the laws of physics must be applied in that frame. The geocentric theory was considered to be profoundly mistaken, and the heliocentric theory correct.
Since the advent of relativity theory in the early 1900s, the laws of physics have been written in 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.
There is scientific and biblical evidence that the geocentric view of the solar system is correct.
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. This indicates 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 absolute motion and attempts to explain the result by postulating that space and time are distorted.
Geocentrists believe that the theory of relativity is wrong and that the a much more logical explanation is that the Earth is stationary at the centre of the universe. This idea is much simpler and is well supported by biblical evidence:
"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)
Secular science states that there are many millions of planets and that life may have "evolved" on many of them. Geocenterists believe the Earth is unique because God created humans (The pinnacle of creation) here. Geocenterists therefore believe that it is logical that the Earth is the centre of the Universe and that all other object revolve around the Earth.
