It is clear that Galileo accepts that there are inherent differences between biblical teachings and his senses. From his letter, it is evident that Galileo had initially tried to bridge the divide between his side and the interpreters of the Bible. This is evidenced by his statement that, "possibly because they are disturbed by the known truth of other propositions of mine which differ from those commonly held and therefore mistrusting their defense so long as they confine themselves to the field of philosophy, these men have resolved to fabricate a shield for their fallacies out of the mantle Continue reading...