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Mat Walter
Mrs. Hibner
Gifted Workshop 9/10
24 February 2006

Galileo Galilei Trial Proposal

The trial of Galileo Galilei could be one of the most famous in history. The Church's actions and verdict are very controversial, but what other options did they have? Could the situation have been avoided at all? There are numerous ways Galileo could have been dealt with, and it is arguable that they would have been much more effective.
One way the Church could have gone about Galileo's punishment was by not putting him on trial at all, but rather excommunicating him from the Roman Catholic Church. Even though this would not prevent the publishing of Galileo's theories, it would be an easy, safe solution to the problem. Because of his association with Catholicism, Galileo was accused of heresy. If he were to be excommunicated, he would no longer be tied to religion and his work would no longer be considered religious views or a threat for that matter. The only reason Galileo's work...

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