Chris L Peterson wrote in
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On Wed, 12 Sep 2018 11:41:04 -0700, Jibini Kula Tumbili
Kujisalimisha wrote:

Chris L Peterson wrote in
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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.

Certainly not for science, which he never did. Glad you agree
that Neil theAss Tyson's a lying douchebag.

Tyson didn't identify him as a scientist.

the specific claim was that Bruno was burned at the stake for
saying the earth revolved around the sun. Which a) isn't actually
quite what he said, and b) had *nothing* to do with his being
burned at the stake.

A major part of his
heresy was for supporting the new scientific understanding of
his day. The Church was killing people who advanced accurate
knowledge. That was Tyson's point, and it was well made.

The Church *paid* for the Age of Enlightenment. Copernicus' (who
was an ordained priest, and could have been a Bishop if he'd wanted
it) book was dedicated to the Pope, which required explicit
permission from the Pope. It was only published (because Copernicus
knew it was more speculation than theory) at the request of a
Cardinal and a Bishop. The greatest debate (the written records
still exist) was over how to present it to the public in a way that
would reduce the amount of violent rioting.

You are gobbling down the hateful propaganda you're being spoon fed
by people with an agenda.

Are you *sure* you're name isn't Chris? You're stupid and weak
enough to be a Chris.

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