0
Because the church at the time believed in holy things. The thought Nicolaus was a heretic. (He was spreading false rumors according to them)
Catholic AnswerThe Catholic Church never condemned the theories of Copernicus. As a matter of fact, the Church supported him and urged him to publish his theories, which he did with a dedication to the current Pope. Sixty-three years after his death, the protestants objected to his theories, and subsequently, when Galileo published similar theories, Copernicus (and Galileo's work was edited to say that it was only a theory, as neither man had actually proved their theories, and there were problems with some influential Churchman at the time who thought that the theories contradicted Sacred Scripture.
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
Ezra
Coach
LaoAdd your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What did Copernicus believe?
He believed the sun was the center of the solar system and set out, with much difficulty, in proving it to the Catholic church and the scientific world.
Why did Copernicus ask for his book to be published after his death?
because he did not want to be embarresed by the Roman Catholic church because they might (and did) reject his theory
What was the immmediate reaction to Copernicus theories?
The origanal reaction was acceptance. The Catholic Church was all for it because it promoted the use of many knowledges. It wasn't until the protesants made it an issue that it became one.Here is a great link. Its alot of reading, but very informative.info-poland.buffalo.edu/classroom/kopernik/copernicus.shtm
Why did Copernicus' model upset the Church?
It goes against the ideas of the church
What jobs did nicolaus Copernicus have for most of his life?
A deacon of the Roman Catholic Church in an area I can not remember at the moment. Still, this was his employment for most of his life and not unusual for scientists of that era.
