“I adjure, curse, and detest the said errors and heresies and generally every error and sect contrary to the said Holy Church; and I swear that I will nevermore in future say or assert anything verbally or in writing which may give rise to a similar suspicion of me....” - Galileo - forced by the inquisition to read this statement before being banished to his estate for his observation of the heavens and his claim that the earth orbits around the sun ... In defiance as Galileo rose from his knees he is reputed to have muttered under his breath "and yet it moves" - in reference to the earth... Remembering Galileo Galilei as we fight against oppressiveness and intolerance
Posted on: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 03:54:50 +0000
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