This Day in History: March 5th, 1616

[one...two...tree 2,762]

March 5, 1616- The Holy Office of the Inquisition published its verdict on the theories of Copernicus, and Galileo. It read: " The idea that the Earth goes around the Sun is Foolish, Philosophically Erroneous and Heretical, since it contradicts Holy Scripture. The idea that the Earth revolves on its axis is also Ridiculous and Heretical." Galileo’s writings were not removed from the Index of Banned Books until 1835.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

March 5, 1616- The Holy Office of the Inquisition published its verdict on the theories of Copernicus, and Galileo. It read: " The idea that the Earth goes around the Sun is Foolish, Philosophically Erroneous and Heretical, since it contradicts Holy Scripture. The idea that the Earth revolves on its axis is also Ridiculous and Heretical." Galileo’s writings were not removed from the Index of Banned Books until 1835.

The 1616 ruling was based on the overwhelming scientific evidence of the time. Copernicus and Galileo were in the minority.

This is another example of a "government body" choosing "science" which supports its agenda, and trying to stamp out science that disagrees with it. Nothing new under the sun.

[luckytxn 2,264]

March 5, 1616- The Holy Office of the Inquisition published its verdict on the theories of Copernicus, and Galileo. It read: " The idea that the Earth goes around the Sun is Foolish, Philosophically Erroneous and Heretical, since it contradicts Holy Scripture. The idea that the Earth revolves on its axis is also Ridiculous and Heretical." Galileo's writings were not removed from the Index of Banned Books until 1835.

Ouchie.

[Pooky 3,792]

March 5, 1616- The Holy Office of the Inquisition published its verdict on the theories of Copernicus, and Galileo. It read: " The idea that the Earth goes around the Sun is Foolish, Philosophically Erroneous and Heretical, since it contradicts Holy Scripture. The idea that the Earth revolves on its axis is also Ridiculous and Heretical." Galileo’s writings were not removed from the Index of Banned Books until 1835.

No-one expects ... The Spanish Inquisition!

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

March 5, 1616- The Holy Office of the Inquisition published its verdict on the theories of Copernicus, and Galileo. It read: " The idea that the Earth goes around the Sun is Foolish, Philosophically Erroneous and Heretical, since it contradicts Holy Scripture. The idea that the Earth revolves on its axis is also Ridiculous and Heretical." Galileo’s writings were not removed from the Index of Banned Books until 1835.

It is also grammatically incorrect.

The earth rotates about an axis, that revolves around the sun, (which is also in motion,) perturbed primarily by the moon, harmonic oscillations, and the rest of the matter in the solar system.

Edited March 6, 2011 by Some Old Guy

[JohnSmith2007 353]

At the time the scientific consensus was that the earth was the center of the universe. We all know that a consensus means it is settled science.

[Dakine10 5,452]

We all know that a consensus means it is settled science.

If that is true, why don't we still believe in the geocentric model of the universe?

[JohnSmith2007 353]

If that is true, why don't we still believe in the geocentric model of the universe?

My point exactly.

[mawilson 2,133]

"The idea that the Earth goes around the Sun is Foolish, Philosophically Erroneous and Heretical, since it contradicts Holy Scripture."

I'm curious - how does it contradict Holy Scripture? Where does it say that the Earth

does not revolve around the Sun?

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I'm curious - how does it contradict Holy Scripture? Where does it say that the Earth

does not revolve around the Sun?

I'm not sure, but the Book of Genesis describes the creation of the heavens and earth and there's at least an implied understanding that earth was at the center of the universe.

[mawilson 2,133]

I'm not sure, but the Book of Genesis describes the creation of the heavens and earth and there's at least an implied understanding that earth was at the center of the universe.

Fine, so then it would have been ok to say that the Sun revolves around the Earth?

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

If that is true, why don't we still believe in the geocentric model of the universe?

Perfect example. Thanks

Edited March 7, 2011 by Gary and Alla

[Dakine10 5,452]

Perfect example. Thanks

Science eventually overcame conservative dogmatic belief and the geocentric theory was discredited.

Perhaps I missed something. What is that a perfect example of?

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Science eventually overcame conservative dogmatic belief and the geocentric theory was discredited.

Perhaps I missed something. What is that a perfect example of?

That science can overcome its beliefs, and its beliefs can be discredited. Thanks again

Edited March 7, 2011 by Gary and Alla

[Dakine10 5,452]

That science can overcome its beliefs, and its beliefs can be discredited. Thanks again

Your welcome. I didn't realize the scienctific method was that cryptic for you.