1. Why was the Church so opposed to the heliocentric theory?
2. If you were Galileo or Copernicus, would you have fought for your beliefs, even at the risk of being executed or jailed?
3. Are there ideas or beliefs that you would defend today at all costs? If there are, what are those?
4. Major advances in science are often controversial because they change our way of thinking, raise important ethical questions, or come into conflict with traditional religious values. Give examples of scientific advancements that have raised such controversy during our time.
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Answer:
1. because they displaced Earth from the center, and that was seen as both a demotion for human beings and contrary to the teachings of Aristotle.
2. maybe
3. The potential for these influences to sway attitudes will be greater if the person has not clearly thought through their beliefs and values.
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