http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/02/17/saudi-cleric-reveals-the-sun-rotates-around-the-earth-which-is-not-spinning-on-its-axis_n_6700762.html
A Saudi Arabian cleric has made a groundbreaking discovery that could redefine science in the 21st century -- the Earth does not rotate. What's more, the sun is orbiting the static body, not the other way around.
Reported by al Arabiya, the Sheikh replied that Earth is "stationary and does not move," explaining his research by noting that airplanes would not be able to reach their destination were the Earth spinning on its axis.
The newspaper said the Sheikh went on to dismiss the traditional Copernican astronomical model, insisting that any science countering his "stationary" theory, namely NASA's lunar missions, was fabricated by Hollywood.
I thought these guys were supposed to be mathematical geniuses who were able to make sure all of their mosques pointed to Mecca. SMH.
A Saudi Arabian cleric has made a groundbreaking discovery that could redefine science in the 21st century -- the Earth does not rotate. What's more, the sun is orbiting the static body, not the other way around.
Reported by al Arabiya, the Sheikh replied that Earth is "stationary and does not move," explaining his research by noting that airplanes would not be able to reach their destination were the Earth spinning on its axis.
The newspaper said the Sheikh went on to dismiss the traditional Copernican astronomical model, insisting that any science countering his "stationary" theory, namely NASA's lunar missions, was fabricated by Hollywood.
I thought these guys were supposed to be mathematical geniuses who were able to make sure all of their mosques pointed to Mecca. SMH.