Science and Religion on a Collision Course at Galileo’s Trial
Over the centuries, Galileo’s trial in 1633 for defending heliocentrism — that Earth orbits the Sun, not the other way around — the Inquisition’s finding that he was “vehemently suspect of heresy” and his recantation have grown far beyond just a seminal clash between science and religion.
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Religion Calendar, Feb. 5-11 and more
The religion calendar, published each Saturday, lists community events of a religious nature. Items for consideration should be e-mailed by 5 p.m. Monday to religion@standard.net , or mailed to Religion Editor, Standard-Examiner, P.O. Box 12790, Ogden, UT 84412-2790. no read more
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Religion Briefs 02/09/11
Edgefield will host Valentine dinner The Edgefield Church Family invites the entire community to join them on Saturday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. for their “Taste of Italy” Valentine Dinner in the George Porter Fellowship Hall. Admission is for couples and for singles. The event will feature live music and great fellowship. Edgefield is at 140 Church St. in downtown Fayetteville. For more …
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