This is coming from the same group that persecuted those that said the earth revolves around the sun.
For those that think all Bible-based religions are the same, for most non-Catholics, the proclamations coming from the Catholic heirarchy have no bearing on our beliefs. It is good when they agree with us, but, when they do not, it matters little to us.
True. They attacked science and lost. As creationists have done continually since Scopes.
For those that think all Bible-based religions are the same, for most non-Catholics, the proclamations coming from the Catholic heirarchy have no bearing on our beliefs. It is good when they agree with us, but, when they do not, it matters little to us.
True. Which is another example how creationism is just a mere disagreement within the Christian faith. It really should not involve science, as science is not faith based. But unfortunately some segment of Christians have chosen to attack science. They are failing, just as the Catholics failed against Galileo.
That is an over-simplified summary of the historical record.
For those that think all Bible-based religions are the same, for most non-Catholics, the proclamations coming from the Catholic heirarchy have no bearing on our beliefs. It is good when they agree with us, but, when they do not, it matters little to us.
He may be a priest who also happens to be the chief Vatican astronomer, but he has no theological teaching position in the Catholic Church. He is only giving his personal opinion.
"This is coming from the same group that persecuted those that said the earth revolves around the sun. "
What a strange comment. Do you see the incredible irony?
That's not why those individuals were persecuted, or not exactly why at any rate. Besides, they have recanted their earlier stance.