Friday, January 08, 2016

Copernican Dilemma – v4

Heresy, blasphemy,
Emergence of science;
Changing the center, the focus,
Of theology, of truth.

My world, this earth,
Diminished, in reality;
Revolving, circling,
A different, greater orb.

Rejecting by the righteous
Those in holy power;
A false choice, a falsehood,
Accepted on faith.

Wanting to avoid
Imprisonment, death;
Remaining silent,
Under house arrest.

For speaking, uttering,
Unvarnished fact;
Condemned for telling
An unadulterated truth.

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edited January 8, 2016
Copernican Dilemma – v4

(Editing version 3)
edited May 23, 2015
Copernican Dilemma – v3
(editing version 2)
edited March 6, 2015
Copernican Dilemma – v2
posted February 22, 2004
10/26/03 21:30, edited 10/27/03 16:40
Copernican Dilemma


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