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He was put on trial after refusing to retract statements that contradicted religious beliefs at the time.
The argument was over the religius and scientific belief at the time that the Earth is the centre of the Universe. Galileo supported this idea as a young man but later he read and acepted Copernicus's theory which modelled the planets as revolving round the Sun, which contradicted an earlier scientific theory by Ptolemy that had the Earth at the centre.
The church said that the new model could be taught to students as a useful model, but that it was incorrect to describe it as the absoute truth. The church also said that if proof of Copernicus's theory could be produced, the theology would have to be re-examined.
Galileo said that he had proof, but he refused to publish it because, he said, the cardinals were incapable of understanding it. At that stage Galileo published a book putting the argument forward in the form of a conversation in which one of the three characters, a simpleton who was continually made to look stupid, was recognised by the Pope has representing himself.
At that stage Galileo was put on trial and asked for proof, and it then became clear he had no proof, it was all just bluster, and eventually he recanted.
But in the centuries after Galileo's death the heliocentric (Sun-centred) theory became generally accepted, as more scientific discoveries were made that supported it.
The point to remember is that with the scientific knowledge available at the time, the church was right and Galileo was wrong.
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∙ 11y agoBecause at that time in the early 1600s the literal biblical interpretation of the Earth at the centre of the universe was generally accepted.
Galileo said the Sun is at the centre but gave no convincing arguments for it when he was put on trial for heresey, and he recanted.
Although Galileo claimed that the Sun was at the centre of the solar system, as in Copernicus's theory, there was not enough scientific evidence for it until 100-150 years later when it was discovered that the Sun is by far the most massive object in the solar system. After that it was agreed by all that the Sun is at the centre, but it was a long time after Galileo's time.
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∙ 14y agoShort answer: he was starting to suggest that certains aspects of life were not explained by religion, but by science.
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Why did the inquistintion put Galileo on trial?
galileo was put on trail becuase he published a book supporting that the planets orbit the sun
Which statement describes the controversy by Galileo's heliocentric theory?
Galileo did not propose a heliocentric theory, he agreed with Copernicus and his heliocentric theory. The Catholic church, at the time, disagreed and they held a huge amount of power and put him on trial.
What position did purporting the sun center theory put Galileo in with the Roman Catholic Church?
the roman catholic church basically hated anyone who disgagreed with them.. galileo disagreed with their idea that the earth was the center of the universe, so extremely long story extremely short...they hated him and punished him severely...they pretty much made his life hell
What did Galileo do to get imprisoned?
Galileo was put on house arrest because he told the catholic church that the earth rotated around the sun and the catholic church said that the sun and the other planets rotated around the earth yup
What were Galileo's philosophies?
Galileo (1564-1642) is sometimes viewed as the "Father of Modern Science" because of his various contributions to science. However, his most controversial position was when he attempted to promote the heliocentric theory, that the earth revolves around the sun, a theory opposed by the Catholic Church because it was contrary to a literal reading of scriptures. The pope reached an agreement with Galileo that he would not promote this theory, unless he could irrefutably prove his position. However, Galileo was strong-willed and abrasive, and soon broke his promise. He was eventually tried by the Inquisition and placed under house arrest, on condition that he recant his views. Galileo was fortunate, firstly to have important friends, and secondly that the Church's attitude to scientific inquiry was gradually becoming more liberal. A predecessor, Giordano Bruno (1548-1600) was burnt at the stake for similar sins. Today, the theory of heliocentrism is universally accepted, but it took until 1965 for the Roman Catholic Church to revoke its condemnation of Galileo.
Who was put on trail for heresy?
Galileo for going against the church
Reaction in the experiment of Galileo galilei?
Galileo was put in prison for writing about his findings. He had gone against the teaching of the Catholic church.
Who put Galileo in house arrest?
The Roman Catholic Church, during the Spanish Inquisition.
What did the catholic church do to Galileo when he make his theories public?
They excommunicated him and put him under house arrest for life.
Why did the inquistintion put Galileo on trial?
galileo was put on trail becuase he published a book supporting that the planets orbit the sun
What scientists important astronomical discoveries put him in conflict with the Catholic Church?
Galileo Galilei got in trouble with the Church when he propose his sun-centered universe as opposed to earth centered.
Which statement describes the controversy by Galileo's heliocentric theory?
Galileo did not propose a heliocentric theory, he agreed with Copernicus and his heliocentric theory. The Catholic church, at the time, disagreed and they held a huge amount of power and put him on trial.
What position did purporting the sun center theory put Galileo in with the Roman Catholic Church?
the roman catholic church basically hated anyone who disgagreed with them.. galileo disagreed with their idea that the earth was the center of the universe, so extremely long story extremely short...they hated him and punished him severely...they pretty much made his life hell
How did Galileo disagree with the catholic church...?
Galileo promoted the heliocentric idea. Galileo was teaching the heliocentric theory of the universe as fact when it was, at the time, unproven. The Church asked him to revise his teaching to reflect that it was not a fact but only a theory or hypothesis. Most Church officials were on Galileo's side but agreed that he should tone down is rhetoric. Galileo had a very sharp tongue and was quite sarcastic in his remarks and that did little to help his case. Most of Galileo's disagreement with the Catholic Church was over his caustic personality and refusal to listen to reason. He was advanced the case for heliocentrism - which was accepted by some of the Church, and the Pope had previously approved it when Nicholas Copernicus put it forward, and the Pope actually wrote a foreword to his work. Galileo's problem was that he wouldn't listen to reason and accept ANY advice.
Year that Galileo was put on trail for insisting the earth went around the sun?
1635
Why was Galileo put in jail by the pope?
Galileo was never put in jail, he was put under house arrest because his teachings on gravity and the solar system was against the church.
Can you put Catholic church in a sentence?
The Catholic Church has gotten requests to update their flooring.
