Question

global contact unit test
which statement best explains the roman catholic churchs primary reaction to the ideas developed by galileo and other scientists of the scientific revolution? (1 point)
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 blamed protestants for heretical ideas and sought to eradicate them.
the catholic church saw the scientific revolution as insignificant and not a threat to their teachings.

Explanation:

During the scientific revolution, Galileo's heliocentric model and other new astronomical ideas went against the geocentric view supported by the literal - interpretation of the Bible. The Catholic Church considered such ideas heresy.

Answer:

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