Bob, You are right that sounds bizarre, but I think that is because we are accustomed to & have been indoctrinated with a universe that is described in a-centric terms. But the Dodwell curve of ecliptic demonstrates that it is the Universe tied to the earth and not the other way around. It is difficult to say what the exact nature of that relationship is as that would probably necessitate a very thorough knowledge of the earth?s interior & universe itself. It is interesting to note that although there are many text books/ and papers written and theories as to the nature of the center of the earth's core no radar or other device has ever penetrated the core of the earth we don't know what is there or not there. All information, theories about the make up of the earth?s interior are just theories, unproven & almost exclusively based on a-centric non-uniqueness of the earth/ universe philosophy. There are other considerations as well, such as the nature & mass equivalent if any, of the firmament that the stars & other heavenly bodies are placed in. NOTE: Gen 1: 7. And God made the firmament? 8. And God called the firmament Heaven? 14. And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament ?.. 15. And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth?..: he made the stars also. 17. And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,?We tend to think of "space" as empty nothingness but God states that he made it, called it heaven and set the stars and other bodies in it. It has also been shown to have measurable properties and structure, exactly 376 ohms of resistance. It is not "nothing" or "Empty space" it is something, but what is it? It?s mass? It?s nature? It has been and is continually given hypothetical descriptions & names such as "Aether" or "Foamy space" "Ghost Condensate" or "Superstrings". Nevertheless, a complete understanding of the center of mass/mechanics of the earth/universe relationship external of at lest a basic consideration of the nature/mass/ force/ properties of the firmament would be, at lest I think, incomplete if possible at all. Allen Bob Davidson <Jesus4me@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:OK, I get the point(s). Still, I was trying to reconcile with Newton's Law of Motion regarding action and reaction. It had occurred to me as I was writing my comments on earth movement, and as I think Allen is pointing out, that even if the earth were to budge even the slightest bit - say from a REALLY big meteor impact - that movement would have no meaning inside the Universe if the Universe moved right along with the earth (a correct synopsis of your statement, Allen?). This does seem a bit bizarre, though, and begs the question of where is the controlling mass/force: is the earth at the center of mass because of the arrangement of mass in the Universe, or is the earth at the center of mass because of the way it affects the rest of the mass in the Universe? Bob -----Original Message----- From: geocentrism-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:geocentrism-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Allen Daves Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 7:50 PM To: geocentrism@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [geocentrism] Re: Jones, Bob, Cheryl's postings groaning heaving etcetera Food for thought JOB 26: 7. He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing." The earth is hung on nothing and the heavenly bodies are placed in the firmament and the bodies with the firmament (UNIVERSE) are moving around the earth. It seems then that the universe is hung or pivoting on the earth or the same location as the earth, as it is going around the earth and not the other way around. Then any shaking and moaning of the earth has no spatial significance, as spatial displacement only has relevance inside the universe, external of earth, because the universe would be a subordinate function for the earth much as a mogul is in a baby crib. (Contrast this with the earth just another bit of rock in the universe) And if the Universe is hung to the earth then the earth's location could only be displace in terms of the footstool of the creator, GOD, to the right, to the left and below ect... just as you might move your foot stool around when you are watching the TV or reading a book. ( Jesus is at the right hand of the Father) However, not any spatial posi tion within the universe because the universe is a peripheral of the earth not the other way around. I think this is exactly what is proven with Dryson's /Dodwell's corrected ecliptic curve. I also think that if the correction for the observed change in the ecliptic (due to the movement of the Universe not the earth ) of the Ecliptic were taken into consideration most of the difficulties with astronomical calculations ie.. when a eclipse occurred in the past, Calendar years for past events ect.. would be reconciled to scriptural chronology. I say this being confident, as those observations demonstrate a logarithmic sin curve of a Tabletop Gyroscope not a Free Floating Gyroscope. If the earth were just another rock in the universe the movement would be attributed to the earth and would have to be demonstrated by a Free Floating Gyroscopic curve. The Fact that is shows a Tabletop Gyroscopic movement proves that it is the universe that is afixed and is moving around the earth because a Table Top Curve can only be understood in the context of a GEOCENTRIC GEOSTATIC universe fixe d to the earth with the universe spinning and trying to recover after a disturbance. Allen "Dr. Neville Jones" wrote:Bob, Following on from Cheryl's posting, I agree with her that your contention is incorrect. Earthquakes, no matter how massive, are local. In my house, I felt no evidence whatsoever of the Indian Ocean earthquake, even though that quake was 8.9 on the Richter scale. Since I did not feel such a quake, then the World, as an entity, did not move. And, if it did not move for an 8.9 earthquake, then it is not moving for leaves falling, solar wind, our footsteps, etc., etc. The World is firmly established; it cannot be moved. (Ps. 93:1, 96:10, 1 Chr. 16:30) Regards, Neville. "Cheryl B." wrote: Bob -- Scripture talks about the groaning of the earth due to the curse, and there are earthquakes, all that. If the earth itself is bombarded, groaning, heaving, etcetera -- but it stays in its place (as Scripture says God hung the earth in space, sits on the circle of the earth and uses the earth for his footstool) -- doesn't turn, doesn't revolve at all, then that means, I would think, that the earth shall not be moved. Cheryl Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com