Saudi Saudi Arabia debates earth rotation and sun orbit
In a cautionary tale from Mecca and Medina, Sheik Abdelaziz Bin Baz argues the earth is fixed and the sun moves in orbit, citing Islamic texts. The debate mirrors historic church trials and risks of apostasy as Saudi media circulate his articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Brady
New York Times
Jiddah
Saudi Arabia
Europe
Fathers of the Church
Galileo
King Faisal
Tennessee
John T. Scopes
Land of the Holy Places
Mecca
Medina
Sheik Abdelaziz bin Baz
Islamic University At
bin Baz
Cairo
al Musawar
Sheik bin Baz
Riyad
Saudi King Defends Islamic Law Amid Galileo Reference
A visiting journalist notes Saudi reaction to Galileo remarks as the king cites Sharia as guiding progress and rejects obstinate opposition. Jamil Hureilan, the information minister, defends official stance while Tampa, Kansas reports a tiny population and small police force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamil Hureilan
Information
Pleasant Hill Church’s Rebirth Amid Civil War Aftermath
The history details early pastors William Lucas and Edward Thompson, the 1866 revival led by Elder Jackson Gunn, and a substantial 19th century growth with as many as 400 baptisms. It notes key members, successors, and families including the Russells, Bynums, and Prathers, plus the aging church bell and burial plots as generations sustain the congregation.
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William Lucas
Texas
Edward Thompson
Spring Hill
Trinity
John Prather
James
Anderton
Gregory
Jackson Gunn
Gunn
Shackleford
W. B. Carter
J. S. Stockton
W. T. Dobbs
Thomas Prather
Joseph Robertson
Rufus Eddy
John S. Hale
Pleasant Hill
James B. Head
Cleveland
Miss
Russells
John Russell
Robert
Raymond
Decatur
Bynums
Greek Bynum Sr
Greek Bynum Jr
Stovers
Edgar Stover
Milton Rhodes
Curtis, Wells
Dan M. Prather
Russell
Utley
Raper
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O. D. Bowling
Doug Sparks
Security Mutual Nce Corporatio
Don Gowen
Bank St
Michael 4. Petit, M.D
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Second Ave
Him
America
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