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Old September 13th 18, 12:44 AM posted to sci.astro.amateur
RichA[_6_]
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Default Neil DeGrasse Tyson headed down same loony road as Carl Sagan?

On Wednesday, 12 September 2018 14:17:47 UTC-4, Chris L Peterson wrote:
On Wed, 12 Sep 2018 10:59:50 -0700, Jibini Kula Tumbili Kujisalimisha
wrote:

Ah, you mean that bit where he pointed out how the Catholic
Church has historically resisted scientific progress?


Not a single word of which (that he said) as any historical basis.
Bruno wasn't burned at the stake for saying the earth reovlved
around the sun, he was burned at the stake because he was a violent
asshole who went to considerable trouble to get burned at the
stake.


He was burned for heresy. For thought crime. Not for violence.


Soon coming to EU countries near you. They already fine and JAIL people for "wrong-speak."