ANCIENT FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENCE
The Sumerians and Babylonians asked, "What keeps the heavenly bodies in their places?" Lucretious, Newton and Einstein also asked this question. Modern Science is in fact based, in varying degree, upon their answers. (1.)

Most modern scientists believe their assessment of the empirical evidence is correct. (2.) However, "The business of Science is not to corroborate previous beliefs, but to test them." (3.) This chapter will show Modern Science is in fact founded upon delusion practiced by the Sumerian and Babylonian Astrologers.

THE KINDS OF LOGIC
Before testing beliefs which are the foundation of Modern Science, a definition of the Logic to be used is in order. There are several branches of logic. Pythagorean logic is one. Mathematics, Euclidean Geometry or otherwise--however elegant, is a branch of logic.

It is not possible to determine which mathematical system represents reality by mathematical methods alone because: (4.) The scheme adopted by Tycho Brahe "was mathematically equivalent to the Copernican system." And, "Astronomical computations were rendered easier by the Copernican scheme ...but the prediction of planet places was not more accurate." And, (5.) Einstein accounted for the evidence of the rotation of the earth on its axis by the false assumption that the universe rotates around the earth. And last, because Pythagoreans have confused the Logical with the Real, Pythagorean logic will not be used. (6.)

MODERN SOPHISTRY
The logic practiced by Modern Philosophers is a combination of the Dynamism of Boscovich, the Mechanism of Descartes and the Skepticism of Hume. The Modern Sophists have castrated themselves with the question "What is Truth," which they cannot answer. (7.) Their methods and conclusions are therefore without use or value.

That form of logic begun by Aristotle and refined by St. Thomas will be used; since it is, according to them, possible for Reason to obtain Truth. (8.)

WHAT IS SCIENCE?
According to Dr. Jerry Bergman, "Science" is a method of obtaining knowledge by: First, Observation. Second, Classification. Third, Hypothesis. Fourth, Tests. (9.) Science is the study of that which is tangible and measurable by controlled and repeatable experiment. The inherent nature of Science limits it to things which can be perceived by human senses (or instruments which amplify them) and to things which it can confine, control and manipulate in contrived and isolated tests and experiments.

To know what Science is, is to know what Science is not. If scientists cannot see or touch an object or get it to cooperate in repeatable experiments and tests, it cannot be the subject of Scientific study. If scientists cannot demonstrate that a thing has tangible attributes, they cannot prove its existence. If scientists cannot show tangible evidence of the non-existence of an object, rather than just a lack of evidence of its existence, they cannot prove its nonexistence by the scientific method. Scientists can only demonstrate, in this case, that Science cannot treat the subject: it is rightfully the property of Philosophy or Theodicy.

Sir Frances Beacon said, "When philosophy is cut off from its roots in experience, where it was born, it dies." (10.) Kepler said, "If a scientist's hypothesis fit into a certain metaphysical theory, fine; but if not, then it is the metaphysics which must go." (11.)

According to Webster, Metaphysics is a branch of Philosophy. (12.) Specifically, Ontology (the science of being) and Cosmology (the science of the fundamental cause of things) are Metaphysics. Therefore, if the empirical evidence, rather than Modern Sophists miss-interpretation of evidence, does not support the theories of Uniformatism, Evolution, Big Bang and Relativity, they must go.

Harlo Shaply (13.) said the origin of Origins is beyond Astronomy in the realm of the, to us, unknowable. George Gaylord Simpson (14.) said the source of all physical laws was quite unknown, probably unknowable to science, and here religion may honorably enter the picture.

Some early Modern Sophists thought by proving the absence of an Absolute Point of Reference (from which the Prime Mover was thought to view and control the universe) they could refute the existence of the Supreme Being. However, to prove God has no place to stand does not disprove His existence; it proves man's concept of God is inadequate, and the subject is not treatable by scientific method. (15.)

The Word of God tells us the soul of man exists separate from the body. Some scientists say there is no tangible evidence of the soul, thus it does not exist. Yet scientists proclaim the existence of other physical dimensions, of which they have no tangible evidence. (16.) Thus, Science has severed itself from its roots.

SOPHISTRY IN SCIENCE
Before preceding, some examples of irrational thought should be considered. The absolute winner for putting things backwards -- with intent to delude -- is the wrong assumption "man created God." However, let us consider examples of sophistry directly related to the subject. According to Webster, "Sophism" or "Sophistry" is "an argument designed to deceive." The argument, "there is no argument to deceive," is an argument designed to deceive.

Can the statement, "there are no true statements," be a true statement? Can the statement "there are no absolutes" be absolute? (17.)

Mosses recorded the first argument designed to deceive. Gen. 3:3-5. "If God had meant you would die, He would call this the Tree of Death, rather than the Tree of Knowledge. He meant ignorance would die. It will make you wise, so you won't die." Knowledge has nothing to do with the mortality of the body, thus this is a non-sequitur argument. Another argument like this is, "Cinnabar is far different, so, it can make people immortal." (18.) Both arguments lead to death. The first for Adam and Eve, the second for seven Chinese Emperors by mercury poisoning.

One kind of sophistry is that which is based upon or contains a false premise. A more subtle argument uses the delicate shades of meaning of terms, or the confusion of Real and Logical, with intent to deceive. (19.)

As an example of wrong assumption, consider the epitome "there is no God." Since there is no tangible evidence to prove such a hypothesis, and thus it is impossible to arrive at this statement by scientific method, it can only be an assumption. The beliefs of Evolution and "Big Bang" cannot proceed except they begin at this wrong assumption.

Consider an example of the confusion of Real and Logical. "Physicists are wont to talk about `space-time co-ordinates' as if they were real." (20.) Form (or Shape) does not exist separate from Substance. The Concept of "curved space-time" exists only in the mind of the Modern Sophists; yet they would have us believe Space (empty area) is curved. (21.)

For examples of terms the Modern Sophists have designed with intent to deceive, consider some terms used in Evolution theory: "discontinuous variation" and "punctuated equilibrium." Consider "unlimited finite space" as used in Relativistic "Big Bang." Sophists intend that self-contradictory terms lead to wrong conclusions, and this reveals an utter contempt for Truth. (22.) 2 Thes. 2:10-12.

MODERN BABYLONIAN SCIENCE
The conclusion drawn from the Michelson and Morley experiments by Fitzgerald and others will now be considered. (23.)

Fitzgerald advanced an untested premise. Namely: That the length of a steal rod is determined solely (an assumption) by the electra-static equilibrium of its particles, and the rod, in motion through the Aether, would contract.

If the premise was correct, the application of a magnetic field would cause a steal rod to contract; regardless of the motion of the rod, the Earth, or the existence or nonexistence of Aether. In contradiction to this false premise, a steal rod effected by a magnetic field will expand.

However; if the premise was correct, then it must be demonstrated that the motion of the rod -- or aether -- is of sufficient velocity to induce a measurable contraction in the length of the rod. There may be a null result to the tests if the Aether consists of "other than Real" (or neutral) particles incapable of inducing a magnetic field.

However, the results of the tests were not null. "They did not make the assertion often attributed to them, that the effect was zero [or null]. Their published result says: `Considering the motion of the earth in its orbit only... the relative motion of the earth and the aether is probably less than one-sixth the earths orbital velocity, and certainly less than one fourth.'" (24.)

Yet, consider the sophistry which follows. Some scientists, eager to promote their preconception, jumped to the non sequitur assumption that an observer in a moving system cannot know the Absolute Velocity of his system. They believed they could then eliminate concepts such as Absolute Space, Absolute Time and a Privileged Observer (God). (25.)

If it be proven that an observer can not know the Absolute Velocity of his system, that could not prove the non existence of an Absolute Point of Reference, Absolute Space or Time (or God). What is demonstrated is, the scientific method is inadequate to the task and the subject belongs in the field of Philosophy or Theodicy. (26.)

The non sequitur conclusion to the Michelson and Morely experiments marked the severing of Modern Science from its roots, and the beginning of Satan's Ideological war (the Strong Delusion) against mankind. 2 Thes. 2:2-12, Rev. 20:7-8.

CHAOTIC SCIENCE
Having dispensed with an Absolute Point of Reference, Modern Sophists needed another Absolute to save Science from absolute chaos. In an effort to replace the absolute point of reference, Albert Einstein made man, after Nicolus of Cusa, the center of motion. However, the Theory of Relativity proves there are no Absolutes and thereby falsifies itself.

If there is no absolute point of reference, and it is not possible to determine both the position of an object and its momentum-inertia at the same time, it is illogical to say the speed of light is absolute. (27.)

First, because there are no Absolutes. Second, in order to determine an objects velocity, an observer must relate its location to a system of reference points to determine distance traveled while measuring its rate of motion with an accurate, consistent time measurement system. If Time is inconsistent, or if the reference points are in motion, the measurement of velocity must be inconsistent.

If the speed of light through a vacuum is C, and the speed of light through a given substance is C -1, then the speed of light is dependent upon the substance through which it passes (which thus becomes an Absolute Point of Reference) and it cannot be independent. (28.)

In order for velocity to be Absolute there must be an Absolute Point of Reference, and Absolute Time. If there is no Absolute Point of Reference and no Absolute Time then there can be no Absolute Velocity. Relativity cannot remove one without eliminating all.

The lack of an Absolute Point of Reference must result in a universe of Apparentivity, where the Universe revolves around Earth. However, Relativity and Big Bang theory are mutually exclusive, since the point of the Big Bang must be the Absolute Point of Reference for its resultant universe. (29.)

A LOGICAL CIRCLE
Einstein based his Theory of Relativity, to some degree, on the postulate of Mach. (30.) Can a paradox (or logical loop) be a solid foundation for scientific theory?

Axiom: The quality of the whole is the sum of the qualities of its parts. Can the whole exist before the parts of which it consists? If all the individual parts of which the universe consists did not first have mass, then the universe must be without mass. If the universe is without bound or limit then each object (according to Mach) must be of infinite momentum/inertia. That the postulate of Mach is a logical circle is the only rational conclusion.

CURVED SPACE
Does the bending of light prove Space is curved? Consider the idea of curved space. It is possible that all of the bodies of the universe exist on a single plane, yet space is curved so the light from those bodies travels in arcs and curves to our location, therefore we believe our cosmos is a sphere. Extending this idea of curved space to its logical limit, we arrive at the conclusion that only one star exists in the universe and space is infinitely curved. Therefore, regardless of which direction we look we can only see one star: our own.

It is possible the observational evidence for the bending of light proves space, or light, has mass. Choose one of the following. First: All Substance has both Form and Mass. Space is curved. Therefore, Space is a substance with Form and Mass. Second: All Substance has both Form and Mass. Light is curved. Therefore, Light is a substance with Form and Mass. (31.)

OUR SYSTEM'S ABSOLUTE MOTION
Astronomers have discovered the Absolute Motion of Earth and the Milky Way, revealing the Modern Sophist's error. (32.) And, the Hubble Space Telescope may have the ability to see to the (apparent) edge of our visible universe. (33.) If Astronomers can see the edge of the universe, that must prove we are at the center of a Finite Cosmos. Since we know the Absolute Velocity of our moving system, they must abandon Einstein's postulate "there is no single privileged observer" and his Theory of Relativity.

THE STRONG DELUSION REVEALED
After considering examples of the Sophistry being practiced in the name of Modern Science, the Strong Delusion is promptly exposed. "...Science falsely so called..." 1 Tim. 6:20. Randall Hedtke (34.) has determined "a delusion exists." Henry H. Grimm (35) said, "What a perversion exists now." George Mulfinger (36.) wrote, "Satanic forces exists at all levels, even in the basic sciences." And Charles L. Webber (37.) has concluded that Satan has not limited his influence to biology.

RELATIVITY ANCIENT AND MODERN
"What supports the heavenly bodies in their places?" This has been a problem question from the beginning of recorded history. (38.) The Babylonians put their mind to rest by believing the heavens to be a hemi-spherical vault. And thus (by giving it Form) they inferred it was a substance with the strength to support the heavenly bodies. The Greeks later named the heavenly substance Quintessence: the "Fifth Substance." Thus (by naming it) they assigned it the strength and stability of Substance. (39.)

By the time of Copernicus the Quintessence had assumed the texture and strength of crystal. However, Tycho Brahe observed a comet cross the orbits of the planets, and announced, "there are no solid spheres in the heavens." (40.)

The Crystal Spheres had no more than fallen when the Sophists rushed in an "other than real" substance to reassure mankind (Deus ex Machina) that the heavenly bodies would remain securely in their places. (41.)

Stephen F. Mason said the cosmological theories of the twentieth century are as numerous and varied as the Aether theories of the nineteenth century, of which they are in a sense the historical heirs. They both belong to a tradition which has sought to explain the phenomena of nature by a cosmic continuum: a "geometrical Space-Time" in the first, a mechanical all pervading "Aether" in the second. (42.)

Thus the "Fabric of Space" is a replacement of that "Other Than Real" substance which was a replacement for the crystal spheres of the Greeks which replaced the vault of the Babylonians.

The fabric of space of the Modern Sophists reveals a fundamental error which has been handed down from the Sumerian Astrologer Priests to the Modern Cosmologists. Namely: Shape does not exist A SE or PER SE, but only as an attribute of Substance. As they were unaware of the Force of Gravity, or Inertia and Momentum, they adopted the wrong assumption that the apparent arched shape of the heavens kept the stars from falling.

The false hypothesis of curved space was reborn in Modern Babylon by confusing a Logical Concept with the Real. According to Einstein, a gravitational field may be understood as a curved plane analogy (an example of sophistry) of a four dimensional sphere. He compared it (his sophisticated analogy) to a pool table with depressions near the holes. (43.)

Space is not a substance and has no surface, and thus has no Form or Shape. A geometrical concept is not a real thing, it "exists" only in the minds of the Sophists and Pythagoreans. To confuse the Real with the Logical and conclude with "curved space-time" is pure delusion.

"This philosophy if it be carefully examined will," as Sir Frances Beacon said, "be found to advance certain points of view which are deliberately designed to cripple." (44.)

Curved space and Relativity have set science back 4,000 years to the Apparentivistic hemi-spherical vault of the Babylonians. The only difference: the question of whether the "bowl of the heavens" is right side up or upside down. (45.)

CONCLUSION
In ancient Babylon the false assumptions "order came from chaos," "life came from the seas," the heavens are a "hemispherical vault" and "earth is the center of the universe" were all taught in religious schools. (46.)

Today the lies, "order came from chaos," "Life came from the sea," "space is curved" and "Man is the center of the universe" are all taught in government funded and controlled schools. (47.)

Consider each of these wrong assumptions briefly. First: That something which does not exist could create itself, or exist without Cause. This is blatant absurdity. The ability to create (Ex Nilo) belongs to God alone. To assign that ability to something is to make it a false god.

Second: That life came from the sea -- Evolution. The Word of God tells us He created each kind of being. Evolutionists say all life came from one kind, and specifically that at some time in pre-history a monkey gave birth to mankind.

Third: That the heavens are curved. In Modern Babylon the Cosmologists believe space is curved. They have not decided whether the curve is open or closed. Regardless, right side up or upside down, open or closed, curved space is vaulted heavens.

Fourth: That the Universe is Geocentric. The Babylonian Astrologers believed the sun, moon and heavens moved around the earth. We now know they arrived at this wrong conclusion by confusing Apparent Motion with Primary Motion. If Modern Sophists prove all the bodies of the universe are moving away from earth, and no part of the universe exists beyond the limit of our vision, then perhaps Earth is at its center. Jeremiah 31:37.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES
We must come to one of two conclusions. First: The Ancient Babylonian Astrologers were correct about our universe, and Modern Sophists (who claim there is no truth) have demonstrated that to be the truth. Second: Satan practiced his trade (Sophistry) in ancient Sumer and Babylon, and has been allowed to bring this ancient delusion upon modern man.

For a rational thinker who loves the Truth, the first choice is unthinkable, and the second reveals a significant fulfillment of Bible prophecy. 2 Thes. 2:2-12, Rev. 6:2, 20:7-8.