The Bible is written from an implicitly geocentric viewpoint, so if we take the Bible as the ultimate authority on everything, then it would be wrong to come to other conclusions such as the heliocentric theory, merely by observing the way the universe actually is.
Incidentally, although Galileo did support the heliocentric theory, it was originally proposed by Copernicus. It isn't Galileo's model. Galileo did contribute to this theory with his astronomical observations, however.
Catholic Church leaders opposed Galileo's heliocentric model primarily because it contradicted the geocentric view, which was aligned with their interpretation of Scripture. They believed that accepting Galileo's findings would undermine the Church’s authority and teachings. Additionally, the scientific evidence at the time was not sufficiently robust to convince many leaders, leading to fears about the implications of such a radical shift in understanding the cosmos. This conflict ultimately highlighted the tension between science and religious doctrine during that period.
They opposed it because at that time there was no evidence strong enough to abandon the old geocentric theory. Science did not have the evidence until the later theories of gravity and the laws of motion were discovered, and it was then possible to calculate that the Sun is so much more massive than the rest of the solar system that it must be at the centre. The church leaders knew about the heliocentric theory and asked for the evidence to support it, which was not available at the time, as was proved at Galileo's trial.
Because he found out that the earth was not the center the center of the universe, the catholic church didn't want to believe that it was true. they have ONLY RECENTLY apologized and said " oh oops my bad , it is true ". :)Because he found out that the earth was not the center the center of the universe, the catholic church didn't want to believe that it was true.
Galileo's heliocentric theory caused great controversy during the Scientific Revolution because it challenged the long-standing geocentric view endorsed by the Church, which positioned Earth at the center of the universe. His findings contradicted biblical interpretations and threatened the authority of religious institutions. Additionally, Galileo's use of the telescope to gather evidence for his theory was revolutionary, but it also incited fear and resistance among scholars and religious leaders who were invested in traditional cosmological views. This clash between science and religion sparked intense debates about the nature of knowledge and the role of empirical evidence.
His findings frightened both the catholic and Protestant leaders because they went against the church teachings and authority. The conflict was solved when Galileo stood before court and knelt before the cardinals and read aloud a signed confession in which he agreed that the ideas of Copernicus that he said were real, we're false.
The Church thought that the Earth was the most important planet, and that it should be in the middle.
Catholic Church leaders opposed Galileo's heliocentric model primarily because it contradicted the geocentric view, which was aligned with their interpretation of Scripture. They believed that accepting Galileo's findings would undermine the Church’s authority and teachings. Additionally, the scientific evidence at the time was not sufficiently robust to convince many leaders, leading to fears about the implications of such a radical shift in understanding the cosmos. This conflict ultimately highlighted the tension between science and religious doctrine during that period.
They are leaders of the catholic church.The Catholic Church
centered in the leaders and not in the people.
hello. the leaders of the roman catholic religion (catholic religion) is the pope (he is the leader) . there are alo bishops, deacons and i think that there are some more people who are leaders of the catholic religion.
No. They are active leaders in the Catholic Church.
The meeting of church leaders in the 1500s that aimed to clearly define Catholic doctrines for the Catholic Reformation is known as the Council of Trent.
Argentina is 76% Roman Catholic. Before 1994, the top leaders had to be Roman Catholic.
They opposed it because at that time there was no evidence strong enough to abandon the old geocentric theory. Science did not have the evidence until the later theories of gravity and the laws of motion were discovered, and it was then possible to calculate that the Sun is so much more massive than the rest of the solar system that it must be at the centre. The church leaders knew about the heliocentric theory and asked for the evidence to support it, which was not available at the time, as was proved at Galileo's trial.
Anything self-centered. PC leaders serve their own interests
Dictatorship.
Popes, cardinals, archbishops and bishops