FIRMAMENT & ANCIENT FLAT EARTH

By Jessica Scipio

September 29, 2025

8:53 PM

The Flat Earth Perspective:

Understanding the Movement and Its Foundations

The flat Earth movement has gained renewed attention in recent years, with proponents arguing that our planet is not a globe but rather a flat, disc-shaped plane. Supporters of this view believe that mainstream science, governments, and space agencies have perpetuated what they consider to be one of history's greatest deceptions. The movement has grown through online communities, conferences, and social media platforms where believers share their interpretations of evidence and experiences.

Central to many flat Earth arguments are Biblical passages that adherents interpret as describing a flat, stationary Earth. Key verses include Isaiah 40:22, which mentions "the circle of the earth," and 1 Chronicles 16:30, stating "the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved." Flat Earth believers often cite Job 38:13-14, which speaks of taking hold of "the ends of the earth," and Matthew 4:8, describing a mountain high enough to show "all the kingdoms of the world." These passages, they argue, support a literal interpretation of Earth as a flat plane with edges rather than a spherical planet.

According to flat Earth models, the Earth is typically described as a flat disc with the Arctic Circle at the center and Antarctica forming an ice wall around the perimeter. In this model, the sun and moon are local lights that circle above the plane at varying distances, creating day and night cycles as well as seasonal changes. The stars are often described as lights attached to a dome or firmament above the Earth, which some believers connect to the Biblical concept of the "firmament" mentioned in Genesis.

Flat Earth proponents often point to what they perceive as inconsistencies in official space photography and question why the horizon appears flat to the human eye at ground level. They argue that water always finds its level and cannot curve around a ball, and they question how people in Australia could be "upside down" on a globe. Some cite the Bedford Level experiment, a 19th-century observation along a straight canal that they believe demonstrated the absence of Earth's curvature.

The movement emphasizes personal observation and direct experience over what they view as theoretical science. Flat Earth believers encourage others to conduct their own experiments and trust their senses rather than accepting information from authorities. They often express skepticism about space agencies, satellite imagery, and the entire aerospace industry, viewing these institutions as part of a coordinated effort to maintain false beliefs about Earth's shape.

Modern flat Earth communities have organized conferences, created documentaries, and developed online platforms to share their perspectives. Prominent figures in the movement have gained followings through YouTube channels, podcasts, and speaking engagements. While the scientific consensus maintains that Earth is an oblate spheroid, the flat Earth movement continues to attract individuals who find meaning in questioning established narratives and seeking alternative explanations for the world around them.