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Yes, I know- I wasn't sure if this was the only thing that you could not agree on. I have never really looked at the arguments for a flat earth from scripture - guess it may be interesting to look at.Not saying I understand the whole Bible, I doubt anyone does. But when my friend has such a bad misunderstanding I wonder what else he has misunderstood and it bothers me. Debating each other also helps us study the word. Flat earth in my mind is another deception and it creates conflict among us. Helping him see the truth is important. If he believes in this flat earth dome system he is believing in a limited God. That's a different God than what I believe in and what his word tells us about him. How anyone can deny what God created for everyone to see is hard for me to understand.
I just kind of leave creation in the realm of trust, I don't understand everything, but trust that God is the creator. To me, if the world is seen as flat or round makes no difference. Don't you find that debating doesn't always bring revelations to people. On a personal level I often ask God to open my eyes and ears as I recognise that all of us can be decieved or deaf- and perhaps that's what you could pray for you and your friend - then who knows how God will use his word.
I have only really had discussions about creation with my son, he is an athiest - over the years we have come to accept the diversity of our views. We still debate, but not about everything now.
He thinks anyone who believes in a flat earth is mad - says there is enough evidence out there to support a round earth ect. Personally I have never questioned it, and that applies to both my pre Christian life and after I came to faith. We were just taught that way.
Out of interest did he grow up with adults who believed in a flat earth ?
Rita xx