News Burtons view of the shape of planet Earth.

[John Matrix]

Well that "interpretation" is wrong and the Bible never mentions a flat earth.

People can interpret it how they like - if it doesn't say it, then don't claim that it does off a interpretation.

 

[Chris Harding]

Well that "interpretation" is wrong and the Bible never mentions a flat earth.

From your own source...



I don't care what the shape of the Earth is tbh, if it was such an important issue, it would of been mentioned.

You are correct that the Bible does not rule it in or out; but go to any flat earth website, and the host will at some point mention the Bible as their source, or quote a passage from the Bible.

It is religion that they fall back on as their "proof", which is why I asked whether Burton was religious.

 

[D0GMATIC]

Baby steps mate. Based on that clip, you're asking too much too early.

In fairness to Burto, he does spend a lot of time on a flat football field

 

[D0GMATIC]

I'm looking forward to the commentary for when he actually throws a flat pass (or even a forward pass for that matter).

Vossy will be all over it

 

[Doogie]

In fairness to Burto, he does spend a lot of time on a flat football field

Nah bro. I know an engineer who proved to me that a footy field is convex. You stand at the end of a footy field and you are always looking upwards.

#ConvexFielder

 

[D0GMATIC]

It's truly a fascinating topic and can see why some find it difficult to comprehend the concept of gravity. For example, two people standing on opposite poles of the earth would appear inverted from a cosmic view.

I'm religious but I guess the concept of rising up to heaven confuses people. We generally think of hell being south of heaven. If someone rose up to heaven from the north pole, they would be going in the opposite direction of someone rising up from the south pole......which raises the question, which way is hell ?

I guess we just need to just use the stars as our point of reference, our ancestors figured that out ages ago.

It's no mystery,there is a highway to hell and a stairway to heaven . . . Everyone knows that

 

[D0GMATIC]

Nah bro. I know an engineer who proved to me that a footy field is convex. You stand at the end of a footy field and you are always looking upwards.

#ConvexFielder

How can you see the field if you're looking upwards

 

[dogwhisperer]

You are correct that the Bible does not rule it in or out; but go to any flat earth website, and the host will at some point mention the Bible as their source, or quote a passage from the Bible.

It is religion that they fall back on as their "proof", which is why I asked whether Burton was religious.

The flat earth theory isn’t specifically a religious thing, you’ll have both religious groups and non religious groups believing in it. I can g’tee you my whole parish which has 5000 parishioners visiting the church throughout a Sunday don’t attest to the flat earth theory.

Christianity has many denominations which attest to many different theories and interpretations. If small pockets of groups of Christians believe in the flat earth theory it doesn’t mean it’s a Christian belief.

 

[Doogie]

How can you see the field if you're looking upwards

This is the problem with you FlatFielders. The mind tells you that you are not looking upwards, but you are. Its what they teach in schools you see.

Never went to school so haven't been mindfckd like the rest of you sheeples.

 

[Psycho Doggie]

You are correct that the Bible does not rule it in or out; but go to any flat earth website, and the host will at some point mention the Bible as their source, or quote a passage from the Bible.

It is religion that they fall back on as their "proof", which is why I asked whether Burton was religious.

The anecdotal nature of the approach you've employed doesn't stack up with the research. The association between the Bible and flat earthism does not exist because of religiosity, but because of what has been called "conspiracy mentality". Muddying the waters with statements like "it is religion that they fall back on" doesn't help anyone.

Consider the following research for more information:

Conspiracy theorizing and religious motivated reasoning: Why the earth ‘must’ be flat

Flat Earth ideology is arguably the paragon of science denial and one of the more famous historical examples of conflict between religion and science. How is it that some people can believe this idea in the face of modern scientific evidence? The latest reemergence of Flat Earth ideology also...

ttu-ir.tdl.org

I watched hundreds of flat-Earth videos to learn how conspiracy theories spread – and what it could mean for fighting disinformation

Why do people believe conspiracies like flat-Earth theory? An expert explains.

theconversation.com

Fighting flat-Earth theory – Physics World

Rachel Brazil explores ways in which the physics community can best combat unscientific thinking, such as the belief the Earth is flat

physicsworld.com

Ask yourself, if the Bible has been around for over 2000 years, and religion (broadly speaking) for longer, why has flat earthism become such a big deal only in the last 10 or so years? Hand waving at religion and the Bible clearly ignores something much more fundamentally important to what we are recently seeing.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Look at what Burton has started

 

[sam snee]

He’s right flat as a pancake we live in a sealed environment then again sheep will believe anything

 

[Ribo Flavin]

You would hope burto believes we reside on a sphere..but the ground beneath his feet is more often flat. I don't give a shit what any player believes as long as they put in where required by the club.

 

[steeliz]

The flat earth theory isn’t specifically a religious thing, you’ll have both religious groups and non religious groups believing in it. I can g’tee you my whole parish which has 5000 parishioners visiting the church throughout a Sunday don’t attest to the flat earth theory.

Christianity has many denominations which attest to many different theories and interpretations. If small pockets of groups of Christians believe in the flat earth theory it doesn’t mean it’s a Christian belief.

I have never seen or heard of a religious group/church claiming that the earth is flat.

Just because some flat earther claims to be religious doesn't mean that the institution shares the same beliefs.

Does anyone actually know of a recognized church that believes the Earth is flat because of a bible verse?

 

[steeliz]

Burton's answer for a flat earth was ridiculously stupid.

But are we sure he is stupid or just uneducated?

He also said in the podcast he spent very little time in school.

 

[King Gus]

I have never seen or heard of a religious group/church claiming that the earth is flat.

Just because some flat earther claims to be religious doesn't mean that the institution shares the same beliefs.

Does anyone actually know of a recognized church that believes the Earth is flat because of a bible verse?

I don’t think it’s a religious thing I think it’s misinterpreted.

 

[Moedogg]

I've don't understand why Flat earthers can't all just go take a look for themselves if the edge of the earth has an ice wall or not.

 

[King Gus]

I've don't understand why Flat earthers can't all just go take a look for themselves if the edge of the earth has an ice wall or not.

I just don’t get why is it even a big deal if it flat or round .
It’s not changing anything, our life will still be the same.

 

[Doogie]

I just don’t get why is it even a big deal if it flat or round .
It’s not changing anything, our life will still be the same.

Because - if you believe the Earth is flat despite the lack of evidence and the massive amount of evidence that its a spheroid - then what else is on the cards?

 

[Moedogg]

Has anyone else noticed that you can't find pro flat earth content anymore on YouTube?