1. Was the charge against Galileo that he was subscribed to a scientific theory that was different from the Bible?
a. The charge against Galileo was for his rejection of the geocentric view of the solar system, and his actions were challenging the doctrine of the church and therefore challenging the legal authority of the church.
2. Was the Church against the heliocentric theory?
a. The Church was against the heliocentric theory because it was contrary to the science of the time. During this time there was a heated dispute between science and religion. Galileo proved the earth went around the sun, and other scientists agreed. However, the Catholic Church clung to a literal interpretation of the Bible, and ignored Galileo’s argument.
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a. The charge against Galileo was for his rejection of the geocentric view of the solar system, and his actions were challenging the doctrine of the church and therefore challenging the legal authority of the church.
2. Was the Church against the heliocentric theory?
a. The Church was against the heliocentric theory because it was contrary to the science of the time. During this time there was a heated dispute between science and religion. Galileo proved the earth went around the sun, and other scientists agreed. However, the Catholic Church clung to a literal interpretation of the Bible, and ignored Galileo’s argument.
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