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Why did Galileo's idea about the universe frighten the Catholic Church?
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It didn't "frighten" the Church. The Church was upset because Galileo was insisting on a theory that he couldn't prove, at that time - the science hadn't been invented yet. The Church allowed him to publish his theory as a theory, but not to claim it was fact until it was proved. Galileo was a very stubborn man who believed he was right (actually, his theory was right, but he couldn't prove it) and he insisted on teaching it as fact, and he insisted on making fun of the pope who was both a patron and a personal friend - this didn't go over very well with the Church. For the full story please read "The Galileo Controversy" at the link below.
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Why was the Catholic Church threatened by Galileos observations of the universe?
Because the Catholic doctrine was that Rome was the centre of the universe and all things revolved round it. When Galileo saw the moons of Jupiter orbiting jupiter, this proved that Catholic teaching and beliefs were wrong and if this was wrong, what else about Catholic teaching may be wrong!
Why do you think the catholic church objected to the galileos theories so strongly?
He was charged with heresy, a serious crime in those days, for contradicting the church's belief that the Earth is at the centre of the Universe. The church said that if there was proof of this idea, they would have to have a rethink. But in court Galileo could produce no proof and he recanted. But later in the 17th century after Galileo's lifetime scientific discoveries led everyone to accept that the Sun is at the centre of the solar system (but not the Universe).
Why was galileos heliocentric theory controversial?
Church officials believed the theory contradicted current religious teachings.
Why was Galileo's tried and sentenced to house arrest by the Catholic Church?
Galileo challenged church teachings by saying that the heliocentric model of the universe was trueThe Catholic Church charged him with heresy. Due to his support of the heliocentric or sun centered theory. Which directly opposed the Church accepted theory that the sun and planets revolved around the earth.
What was the conflict in Galileo life?
There was a major conflict with the catholic church. They reportedly did not think the time was right to allow people to believe that the world was not the center of the universe, as was implied by the bible.
Why was the Catholic Church threatened by Galileos observations of the universe?
Because the Catholic doctrine was that Rome was the centre of the universe and all things revolved round it. When Galileo saw the moons of Jupiter orbiting jupiter, this proved that Catholic teaching and beliefs were wrong and if this was wrong, what else about Catholic teaching may be wrong!
Wich of galileos theroies where most offensive to the church?
The Theory that the earth was not in the center of the universe.
Why did the findings of Galileo frighten Catholic and Protestant leaders?
they went against the church teachings and authority
Why were galileos teaching seen as a threat to the roman Catholic church?
He challenged their authority by pointing out scientific errors that were being officially taught as fact.
Why do you think the catholic church objected to the galileos theories so strongly?
He was charged with heresy, a serious crime in those days, for contradicting the church's belief that the Earth is at the centre of the Universe. The church said that if there was proof of this idea, they would have to have a rethink. But in court Galileo could produce no proof and he recanted. But later in the 17th century after Galileo's lifetime scientific discoveries led everyone to accept that the Sun is at the centre of the solar system (but not the Universe).
What were the long-held beliefs of the Catholic Church that scientists challenged?
That the Earth was the center of the Universe.
How did the establishment of a heliocentric universe affect people's lives?
It destroyed the domination of the catholic church.
Is there a Catholic church near Walt Disney World for a wedding?
The nearest Catholic churches are Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Queen of the Universe (about 3.5 miles away) and Corpus Christi Catholic Church (about 8 miles away).There is no Catholic church on Walt Disney World property.Address:
What was the middle aged view of the universe?
The Catholic church taught that the earth was the center of the universe and all things moved around the earth. Man was the greatest creature of the universe.
Who are Eastern Catholics who recognize the pope?
Albanian Byzantine Catholic Church Armenian Catholic Church Bulgarian Greek Catholic Church Chaldean Catholic Church Coptic Catholic Church Patriarchate Ethiopian Catholic Church Byzantine Church of Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro Greek Byzantine Catholic Church Hungarian Byzantine Catholic Church Italo-Albanian Byzantine Catholic Church Macedonian Catholic Church Maronite Catholic Church Melkite Greek-Catholic Church Romanian Greek-Catholic Church Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Church Slovak Byzantine Catholic Church Syriac Catholic Church Patriarchate Syro-Malabar Catholic Church Syro-Malankara Catholic Church Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church
.Why did Catholic Church leaders oppose Galileo's heliocentric (Sun-centered) model of the universe?
The Church thought that the Earth was the most important planet, and that it should be in the middle.
Why was galileos heliocentric theory controversial?
Church officials believed the theory contradicted current religious teachings.
