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Around the time of Galileo, there was a strong following of Catholicism in Europe. Galileo agreed with Copernicus that the Earth revolved around the sun instead of the Earth being the center of the universe (which is what the Catholics preached). Galileo also had a fan base, and whatever he said they believed. Since he agreed with Copernicus, the Pope threatened to torture him if he published his agreement and beliefs.

Basically there were to factions at this time period (late 1500's-early 1600's).

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