Extra Sensory Perception (ESP), a Paranormal Phenomena: Does it Exist?
axis, and the planets revolve in orbits around the sun. At the end of their discussion, refusing to look at the evidence, the board of theologians announced that Galileo’s theory was foolish, absurd and heretical. In addition, they stated that this theory was erroneous in the faith. The Church, in Galileo’s case, stood for blind dogmatism, insisting on authority that such a thing was impossible. Like all scientists who explore new ideas in science or technology, Galileo started the mission of proving his theory by challenging the Roman Catholic view of reality and carrying the burden of proof. Centuries after Galileo’s trial, humans continue to carry the burden of proof to validate their theories. For example, in 1898 the Wright Brothers claimed that they could build a flying machine, and they were ridiculed. However, they proved their claim with their first successful flight in 1903. Another case in point, many people did not believe that humans could reach the moon; however, on July
