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The Church maintained the biblical view that the Earth was at the centre of the universe. They heard of Copernicus's idea but said that until enough evidence could be produced for it they would maintain the scriptural view of the universe.
Enough evidence was produced in the 18th century but by that time opinions on both sides were well entrenched by a damaging dispute between the Church and Galileo, who said he was cleverer than all the cardinals, so it took considerably longer for the official Catholic position to change.
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What religion was Nicolas Copernicus?
Nicolas Copernicus was roman catholic......even though he didnt believe in everything the church said due to the fact that the catholic church at that time was very corrupt
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' model upset the Church?
It goes against the ideas of the church
Who disagreed with Nicolaus Copernicus' theory and why?
Copernicus´s theory that the sun and not the Earth was the centre of the universe was ojected to by the Catholic Church. The church believed that the Earth was special so it had to be the centre and did not believe the evidence as no one could feel the Earth moving. The church went on to persecute many thinkers that supported the sun centred theory.
Why the church viewed Copernicus theory as heresy?
The Church viewed Copernicus's theory as heresy because Christian beliefs stated that all of the universe revolved around earth.
What religion did Copernicus believe in?
Roman catholic
Which of these Copernicus believe was at the center of the universe?
the sun
What punishment did Copernicus receive because of his ideas?
he was arrested by the church
Who teachings were condemned by the Catholic Church and was tried as a heretic?
Copernicus
Why Copernicus not get in trouble with the church?
He did get into trouble. The church exiled him and excommunicated him. He killed himself afterwards.
Why were the ideas of Copernicus and Galileo condemned by the church?
The Church took the Bible literally, and they interpreted a verse that said the Sun stayed still. They said that Copernicus and Galileo where traitors of the bible and condemned them.
Why was Copernicus reluctant to publish his ideas?
Copernicus was reluctant to publish his ideas because he knew that the church would oppose him, so he was scared of being kill. this is why copernicus was reluctant of publishing his ideas
