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To: donh
Galileo was not tried for contradicting an "endorsed" scientific theory. He was tried for contradicting scripture.

The Catholic Church has never endorsed any scientific theory.
102 posted on 09/06/2006 12:09:05 PM PDT by StJacques ( Liberty is always unfinished business)
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To: StJacques
Galileo was not tried for contradicting an "endorsed" scientific theory. He was tried for contradicting scripture.

The Catholic Church has never endorsed any scientific theory.

As I suggested, I think this is a matter of viewpoint. If you are willing to put someone in jail because his scientific theory contradicts yours, you can certainly claim your's isn't a scientific theory you've "endorsed", but it sure looks like a scientific theory you've "endorsed" to the casual observer.

107 posted on 09/06/2006 8:51:36 PM PDT by donh
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