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Previously, Copernicus had published the theory that the earth traveled around the sun, and not the other way 'round. This theory had received papal approval and there was no problem. Galileo took the theory and said that it was a fact. He was tried by the Church and censured, and he agreed to only teach it as a theory as he had no proof. Everything was just fine. The Pope at that time was a personal friend of his and supportive of him. Galileo then went out and proceeded to not only ignore his sworn testimony to only teach it as a theory but he publically attacked the Pope (his friend, remember?) and the Church. Galileo was an obnoxious buffoon that decided he was right and proceeded to make everyone angry for no good reason. For the entire story and supporting evidence see the link below.

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What is the biggest challenge Galileo has faced?

One of the biggest challenges Galileo faced was the opposition and persecution from the Catholic Church for his support of the heliocentric model of the solar system, which went against the Church's geocentric beliefs. This resulted in Galileo being tried by the Inquisition and placed under house arrest for the remainder of his life.


Who was highest authority when Galileo lived?

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The most powerful social institution of Galileo's time was the?

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When did the catholic church sentenced Galileo to house arrest?

in 1733


How did members of the Catholic Church respond to Galileo's ideas when he published them?

When Galileo published his ideas challenging the geocentric view of the universe held by the Catholic Church, he faced opposition from church authorities. They viewed his ideas as heretical and contrary to the teachings of the church. Galileo was eventually tried by the Inquisition and forced to recant his views.


Who Had the incorrect theory on earth's rotation adopted by the catholic church?

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What influence did Galileo have on the catholic church?

He inspired it to involve science in their teachings


Did the heliocentric theory challenge the geocentric theory?

Yes. The geocentric theory was established by renowned ancient thinkers like Aristotle and Ptolemy. It was also the belief of the then-dominant Roman Catholic Church. Few people were willing to challenge the teachings of Ptolemy, Aristotle and the Roman Catholic church. When Galileo Galilei proposed the heliocentric theory, he was prosecuted by the Catholic church. He was forced to take his theories back or risk ruining his family's reputation as well as death.


Who were the people that Galileo got into trouble with?

Galileo got into trouble with the Catholic Church, specifically with the Roman Inquisition. They accused him of promoting the heliocentric theory proposed by Copernicus, which challenged the geocentric view of the Church. Galileo's ideas were viewed as heretical and he was forced to recant his views under threat of imprisonment.


Scientist who was forced by catholic church to take back his ideas that disagreed with the church's views?

Galileo Galilei


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.


How did Galileo's work come into conflict with the church and how was the that conflict resolved?

Galileo's work supporting the heliocentric model challenged the geocentric views held by the Catholic Church. The Church saw his ideas as heretical and forced him to recant his views under threat of excommunication. The conflict was resolved centuries later in 1992 when the Catholic Church formally acknowledged that Galileo was right and that the Church's judgment against him was a mistake.