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Adventistische Schriften über: "Flat Earth"
Answer
Adventist writers view the debate over whether the earth is flat or round as a nonessential distraction from the gospel message, emphasizing that such theories cannot save a soul. Furthermore, the notion of a flat earth is described as unbiblical and scientifically absurd, having historically gained traction through ecclesiastical apostasy and the misinterpretation of Scripture rather than sound truth.
A Nonessential Question Diverting from Salvation
»Let those who are presenting theories as to whether the earth is round or flat, leave this question, for God has not given it to them to solve, and earnestly inquire, “What shall I do that I may have everlasting life?” Let them heed the answer, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.” Nonessential questions will be brought in by those who do not purify their souls by obeying the truth.«
Debating the Earth's Shape Does Not Save Souls
»Any kind of theory or hobby that Satan can lead the minds of men to dwell upon, he will draw their attention to, so that they shall not be engaged in giving the solemn message for this time. ... It is better to pray and humble the soul before God and let the world, round or flat, be just as God has made it. ... Whether the world is round or flat will not save a soul, but whether men believe and obey means everything.«
The Bible Does Not Teach a Flat Earth
»The newspapers furnish us with a great amount of information about the Bible, which we could never find out by the Bible itself. The man who can find the statement in the Bible, that the sun ever “went” around the earth, or that the earth is flat, will be entitled to a hearing through the columns of the SIGNS OF THE TIMES.«
The Absurdity of Flat Earth Assertions
»It is a pitiful sight to see a man in the present state of astronomical science, stand up and roundly assert that the earth is flat, that it has four square corners, that it is stationary, and that the sun performs his daily circuit around it, either ignorant of the light that exists on this question, or in his willful bigotry despising it.«
Historical Origin of the Flat Earth Dogma
»The apostasy having full control of the imperial power, and compelling all to conform to her teaching, and two of the chief factors in the creation of this Church-and-State combination being the chief authors of the dogma that the earth is flat; thus in that time and onward through the consequent Dark Ages, the truth that the earth is round was forced out of all the realm which the church controlled.«
Original Sources (English)
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