Pi = 3.0

The bible says it so it must be true.

Obviously it must be true if a book from 2000 years ago says so

The Bible says a lot of things. Half of which directly contradicts the other half and none of it is consistent with history, science, or even common sense and decency. See some long fucking lists of absurdities and contradictions at:

http://skepticsannotatedbible.com/

Things get awkward when people who don't understand significant figures read that which is written by people who do.

>>4
If you think whoever threw together the Bible understood significant figures you're in for a surprise.

>>5
Well enough to not start writing out irrational numbers when all they wanted to say was "It was big, m'kay?"

>>6
Did you actually read the relevant passage?

>>7
No. Feel free to paste it here if you believe there's a scientific point to it.

The passage never stated that pi was 3.  Instead, it states that the circumference was measured to be 30 and the diameter was measured to be 10.  The value of pi may be implied as 3 here, but not exactly if you consider that stated measurements can't ever be exact, always having a margin of error due to rounding to the nearest whatever when taking a reading even if assuming a valid measuring device and a skilled person using the device.  A derived pi value would in turn have a margin of error, and the value 3 would be within the range.

It doesn't matter how you criticize the bible as long as someone has a rationalization