As a footnote to my blog of yesterday, I need to point out that the idea of an earth centered universe is not a biblical doctrine, but a doctrine taught by the Greek philosopher Aristotle. Aristotle has had a great influence on Catholicism, and for that matter protestantism also. Thus Science's issue with Christianity is really an issue with Aristotle who influenced Christianity. Maybe I should also point out that the sun centered view of the universe had already been introduced in the 3rd century B.C. by a philosopher named Aristarchus. However, he was unable to support his contention with evidence and as a result his view never gained traction.

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