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Which statement accurately reflects the Catholic Church's initial response to the Scientific Revolution, as evident in historical documents?

Document Excerpt: "The Church views these new scientific ideas with skepticism, as they challenge established beliefs and interpretations of scripture."

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The Church immediately condemned all scientific advancements, considering them heretical.
The Church immediately condemned all scientific advancements, considering them heretical.

The Church warmly embraced the Scientific Revolution, recognizing it as a validation of religious doctrines.
The Church warmly embraced the Scientific Revolution, recognizing it as a validation of religious doctrines.

The Church expressed cautiousness and skepticism towards the Scientific Revolution, fearing potential conflicts with religious teachings.
The Church expressed cautiousness and skepticism towards the Scientific Revolution, fearing potential conflicts with religious tea

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The Church expressed cautiousness and skepticism towards the Scientific Revolution, fearing potential conflicts with religious teachings.

Reason: Historical documents show the Church was wary of new ideas that challenged established beliefs and scriptural interpretations (e.g., controversies over heliocentrism), rather than immediately welcoming or universally condemning all science.