Because they're bloody stupid. Next question.
"I looked around to see who was making a working model of the flat Earth, and I couldn't find anyone."
OH REALLY ?!?! MY GOODNESS ME !!! I AM SHOCKED !
http://www.bbc.com/news/av/41973119/why-do-people-still-think-the-earth-is-flat
"I watched 50 hours of video."
ReplyDeleteThat tells you something.
Dan Eastwood Yep.
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More like they are (otherwise functional) insane, I'd fear.
ReplyDeleteI spend a lot of time (OK, way too much time) arguing with YEC's about evolution. The YEC's think the Flat-Earther's are wrong, and it really pisses them off if you merely suggest the Bible says the Earth is flat (try it, expect a sermon in response).
ReplyDeleteOne thing that is consistent - YEC's and FE's are unwilling or unable to discuss epistemology at all. YEC's insist FE's interpret the Bible incorrectly, but will not consider the question of why their interpretation is better.