Why Is Galileo Wrong

The scientific revolution was known for renowned developments in astronomy, physics, and mathematics. During the 16th and 17th century, the Church was mostly in control of education. If an individual wanted to study a topic, he or she would most likely seek a scholarship in order to be able to study. An example is Petrarch and how the Church allowed him to study ancient texts. The Church promoted the idea of education to individuals. Galileo Galilei was known for proving the planets orbited around the sun and did not orbit around the Earth. One of the revolutions in the scientific revolution. This created controversy with the Church because Galileo was proving the Church that it was wrong about something. To prove the Church wrong is similar to proving God wrong since the Church lives by the Word of God.

Galileo went on to write a letter to the Grand Duchess Cristina of Tuscany, which he challenged the Church in. Galileo states:
For let no one believe that reading the lofty concepts written in that book [the Bible] leads to nothing further than the mere seeing of the splendor of the sun and the stars and their rising and setting, which is as far as the eyes of brutes and of the vulgar …show more content…
He uses an example of how any "idiot" can see a human body, but a philosopher or anatomist will be able to explain the function of each nerve, muscle and bone. Galileo asserts how the Church does not have authority in specific places, especially where mathematics and physics are involved. Galileo had his theory of the Earth orbiting the Sun, and not the other way around, supported by mathematics, astronomy, and physics. The Church had authority in many places, but Galileo made it clear how the Church cannot change fact because of the Word of God. The Church's promotion of education inspired individuals to become educated and eventually challenge the Church with