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2023-08-14 09:29:41 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 07D6D4F0781DB8A4F307FEEF99C8F03A85876F651E2E5A1B4A7F9F6220D9B82D
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Galileo never argued about the shape of the earth, which was common knowledge. Rather, he was condemned for aspects of his arguments in favor of heliocentrism--ie, that the earth orbits the sun and not vice versa. Here is a good summary of Galileo's standing with the Church: https://on.soundcloud.com/71G4T
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