Joe asks if it matters that people may have a fundamental literal view.

Well actually it does.

No issue with the view. My mate reckons the moon landings didn't happen. Still worth drinking with as his musical appreciation and knowledge is a treat to behold and he is a great friend. Just a bit weird where NASA is concerned.

If he got a few others to agree with him, (and I mean after they sober up..) then he could get the local authorities to teach it as an alternative view to impressionable children.

You see, children need protection from stupidity or they may become stupid themselves.

Which may be part of a grand plan.

And that is sad.