Do you agree with Galileo's actions during his Inquisition?

Answer 1

Catholic AnswerOf course not. Galileo somehow managed to make the biggest mess of a good situation possible. Galileo had many friends "in high places" including one very good friend who became Pope. Everyone kept warning him of two things: stick to what you know, and stop meddling in theology, and only teach theories as theories, not as facts. Galileo got upset and, unbelievably, turned on his friends, ignored all advice, and proceeded to go where he was not competent, and to teach theories as fact without being able to substantiate it. It is a sad story of a man who lost his sense of balance and turned on his friends who were trying to help him.

Galileo stood before the court in 1633. Under the threat of torture, he knelt before the cardinals and read aloud a signed confession. in it, he agreed that the ideas of Copernicus were false...I abjure, curse, and detest the aforesaid errors and heresies (of Copernicus) and also ever other error. . . contrary to the Holy Church and I SWEAR THAT IN THE FUTURE i WILL NEVER AGAIN SAY OR ASSERT. . . anything that might cause a similar suspicion toward me... Galileo Galilei, quoted in The Discoveries

Answer 2

Galileo's actions during his Inquisition were seen as courageous and aligned with his commitment to advancing scientific understanding. He defended his scientific beliefs in the face of persecution from the Catholic Church, leading to his house arrest. Many view his actions as a pivotal moment in the history of science and the separation of science and religion.

Answer 3

yes, I do.. according to the First Amendment, he has the freedom of speech and religion. Plus, he had proof to back up his reasoning for the universe by using mathematical systems