Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Environment & Energy

OKIsItJustMe

(21,050 posts)

4. Who says that either needs to trump the other?

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Reply #3)

Mon Sep 2, 2024, 10:24 PM

Sep 2024

Galileo wasn’t punished for his scientific views. He was punished for publishing them.

The pope had already gladly accepted Copernicus’ findings (which is what Galileo got in trouble over.)

Click here to purchase valentine hearts!

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Reuters: The climate threats on Pope Francis' Asia-Pacific itinerary [View all] OKIsItJustMe Sep 2024 OP

As a retired Catholic, since about 73. I wish the Pope would get a real connection to God. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2024 #1

I believe the pope would agree with you OKIsItJustMe Sep 2024 #2

Does science trump the Word of God? OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2024 #3

Who says that either needs to trump the other? OKIsItJustMe Sep 2024 #4

You are looking backwards, I'm talking about this Pope looking forward, OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2024 #5

Vatican News Service: Pope to scientists: Harmonise faith and science in the pursuit for truth OKIsItJustMe Sep 2024 #6

Scientists to the Pope - You harmonize it. We will continue to tell you the scientific truth. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2024 #7

You seem to insist that he rejects science OKIsItJustMe Sep 2024 #8

Yes, so he should not call on scientists to frame it in a godly way. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2024 #9

You asked, "Does science trump the Word of God?" OKIsItJustMe Sep 2024 #10

Honestly, if the Pope can't figure out who is bullshitting us, OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2024 #11

It's not necessarily an either/or proposition OKIsItJustMe Sep 2024 #12