"he was charged with heresy
Yes, he was charged with heresy. He was a mathematician, scientist, and philosopher. He believed that the earth revolved around the sun. This was an heretical belief as were many other of his scientific deductions that contradicted church dogma. Yes, these scientific beliefs were indeed heretical beliefs. Just ask Galileo...
From Wikipedia:
"Heresy is a controversial or novel change to a system of beliefs, especially a religion, that conflicts with established dogma.[1] It is distinct from apostasy, which is the formal denunciation of one's religion, principles or cause,[2] and blasphemy, which is irreverence toward religion.[3] The founder or leader of a heretical movement is called a heresiarch, while individuals who espouse heresy are known as heretics. Heresiology is the study of heresy." |
