| 1633 - Galileo's trial begins |
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 | Do you admit that this book I hold is your work, and you are prepared to defend it if that is your will? | |
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| I acknowledge that this is my book that contains my writing only. | |
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| Do you know of the churches opinion on the Copernican theory? Are you aware that you are not to hold, defend, or teach this theory? | |
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| I am aware that the church only allows it to be a hypothetical concept. I was told that I could not hold or defend this theory and I don't believe I have done so. | |
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| What is the verdict among the cardinals? | |
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| Galileo is to be punished for heresy, for his work is still a violation. | |
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