Was Galileo accused of heresy for his science?

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My investigations into the cosmos and motion led to conflicts with established authorities. The Church, adhering to interpretations of scripture and Aristotelian philosophy, found my findings inconvenient. I presented evidence for the Copernican system, which contradicted prevailing views. While I sought to reconcile my findings with faith, my persistence in promoting observational evidence above tradition eventually led to censure. My case highlights the tension between new knowledge and entrenched doctrines.

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