that's funny, this little book i've got next to me called the Quran says otherwise.
the earth is not a sphere, it is actually geo-spherical in shape. the Quran mentions the actual shape of the earth in the following verse:
“And we have made the earth egg shaped”. [79:30]
the arabic word dahaha means egg shaped. dahaha is derived from Duhiya which specifically refers to the egg of an ostrich which is geo-spherical in shape, exactly like the shape of the earth.
i'll let that whet your appetite... there's also plenty in the Quran with regards to our solar system such as the big bang, rotation of the planets and other stuff.
i have a question for you JackyBoy - since you yourself say that man at that time had no way to know this, please explain where all this scientific knowledge that resides in the Quran come from?
Amazon.com: The Meaning Of The Holy Quran (Meaning of the Holy Quran): Books: Abdullah Yusuf Ali |
Well, my question is this: Does Euclid predate the Quran? He realized that the earth was round in 300 BC.
Now, back on topic. Religion really isn't so bad. It's when you get into the whole: "My religion is better than yours" ideology. I don't believe in pushing religious beliefs onto anyone.
As for your children, it's easy:
First off, wait until they ask you something along the lines: "Why does Johnny go to church?" THEN you can tell them. But, don't be sarcastic or degrading about it. Remember, many people find comfort in religion. Just explain to them that Mom and Dad don't believe in God, but that doesn't make it any more right or wrong than what others believe. It's a personal choice--just like anything a person does. Also, let them know that no matter what they choose, you will support them.
Jam it back in, in the dark.
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