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Why was galileo accused of being a heretic?

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Galileo was ordered to turn himself in to the Holy Office to begin trial for holding the belief that the Earth revolves around the Sun, which was deemed hereticalby the Catholic Church. Standard practice demanded that the accused be imprisoned and secluded during the trial. hope this helps
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