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Considering that, in the end, the Earth does go around the Sun, there are some fascinating lessons to be derived from all this.
In particular - yes, the Gods may have a different notion of simplicity, as 'twere, but unless you can exhibit that alternative notion of simplicity, it seems we should still penalize hypotheses that sure look complicated.
I offer this link not as any sort of pedantic correction, but simply as a resource for those interested in learning exactly what modern physics has to say about this question. (Not difficult; highly recommended.)
(An ulterior motive for posting this is that I always have a terrible time tracking down that particular post.)