The problem was that the Ptolemyic concept of a Geo- Centric universe worked for some basic navigational functions, was universally excepted and became part of religious doctrine. Anyone who promoted "truth" of a HelioCentric Universe whether it was Galileo, Copernicus and even later Kepler were condemmed by the chruch. It was the decision of theologians or the state or the church state that called the shots on science. What this did was suppressed advances for a while. Even today we have the impact in our economic survival due to the doxology of AlGore on "climate change" or man-made climate change. Dr. Edward Gray from Bolder was essential drummed out of the very accurate Univ. of Colorado hurricane prediction service for even questioning the new theology of a political control over climate and people as having any significant merit, except for the empowerment of politicians who are engaged in dogma. Why is it always the contrarian views always get in the way of new ideas and punish those who express them.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ On 8/3/2012 3:26 PM, Bruce wrote: > It's a balance. Even a correct new idea sometimes takes it "in the neck" so > to speak. Think of all the crap the first guy took from those that said the > sun was circling the earth. After all you could see it for half of the circle. > > We have to believe what we know is correct, but have an open mind to new > ideas. > > 73 > Bruce > _______________________________________________ > UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK