Quote by Stephen Vizinczey

Is it possible that I am not alone in believing that in the dispute between Galileo and the Church, the Church was right and the center of man's universe is the earth?

Is it possible that I am not alone in believing that in the

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This quote reflects the idea that the speaker questions the prevailing belief that Galileo was correct in his dispute with the Church regarding the heliocentric model of the universe. The quote suggests that the Church's viewpoint, placing Earth at the center, may have been valid, implying a possibility that the speaker shares this belief. It highlights the ongoing debate about the historical events surrounding Galileo's encounter with the Church and questions the commonly accepted narrative.

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