How did the Catholic Church respond to the Scientific Revolution?

◯ The Church tested new theories to prove or disprove them.

◯ The Church embraced new discoveries as signs from God.

◯ The Church persecuted scientists who challenged religious teachings.

◯ The Church supported the work of some scientists but not others.

 

 

1. Of the discoveries during the Scientific Revolution, which one has had the greatest impact on our lives? (In your own words)

2. Write one to two paragraphs discussing your thoughts and prior knowledge on the question prompt: “Why do you think Galileo’s work brought him into conflict with the Catholic Church?” (In your own words)

What was the Protestant Reformation?

a period when some Christians split from the Catholic Church

a period when smaller churches combined into a unified institution

a period when the Catholic Church revived its older traditions

a period when Eastern Orthodox churches changed their theology and practices