Question

Which statement best explains the Roman Catholic Church’s primary reaction to the ideas developed by Galileo and other scientists of the scientific revolution?(1 point)
Responses

The Catholic Church saw the scientific revolution as insignificant and not a threat to their teachings.
The Catholic Church saw the scientific revolution as insignificant and not a threat to their teachings.

The Catholic Church saw new astronomical ideas as heresy because they contradicted the literal word of the Bible.
The Catholic Church saw new astronomical ideas as heresy because they contradicted the literal word of the Bible.

The Catholic Church saw the scientific method as a threat to their political power in Europe.
The Catholic Church saw the scientific method as a threat to their political power in Europe.

The Catholic Church blamed Protestants for heretical ideas and sought to eradicate them.

Answer 1

The Catholic Church saw new astronomical ideas as heresy because they contradicted the literal word of the Bible.

(For example, Galileo’s support of heliocentrism was condemned because it conflicted with Scripture as interpreted by Church authorities.)