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RELIGIOUS CONTROVERSY:Science vs. Religion
Galileo’s TheoryCore Question:
Is the Universe Heliocentric or Geocentric?
By: Mr. KBelief Systems
2015
Page 2The Historical Context
The Catholic Church currently does not deny Heliocentric Theory…but still finds it self at odds with various Scientific
discoveries!
Page 3Vocabulary/Statistics/Map
VocabularyHeliocentric Theory: A sun-centered view of the universe with planets revolving around a set star.
Geocentric Theory: An earth-centered view of the universe with the sun and other planets revolving around our planet.
Galileo Galilei: Famous scientist/humanist of the Renaissance. He publishes Copericus’s earlier theory that the sun is the center of the universe.
Renaissance: Period of great artistic and intellectual rebirth in Europe from 1400-1700.
Inquisition: Catholic church court that was initially set up during Medieval Times- Catholic church strengthens during Catholic Reformation to combat strong Protestant change. People who discredited or questioned the church doctrine could be called before this court.
Excommunicate: Practice of not allowing someone to continue being part of the Catholic Church.
Did You Know?-The church hauled Galileo before the Inquisition:
-He does not recant! Thus many see Galileo as a symbol of “freedom of thought.”
-It is rumored that he murmurs under his breath “it still moves” as he was being sentenced.
-He is arrested, and is placed under house arrest. The church doesn’t apologize until 1993!!!
-Polls conducted by Gallup in the 1990s has found that 16% of Germans, 18% of Americans, 19% of Britons hold that the Sun revolves around the earth.
-A study done in 2005 at Northwestern University found that 1 in 5 Americans thinks the Sun revolves around the Earth.
Maps
Geocentric Theory:
Heliocentric Theory:
Famous Copernicus Diagram:
Page 4Article:
Vatican seeks to rebuild its relationship with Science:
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/11/world/pope-vatican-science
Page 6
Religions Chart“The following statements are not true for all followers of the faith!”
Islam Christianity BuddhismIn the Islamic
Golden Age during the 1300’s many Islamic scholars
study Astronomy and publish facts
about a Heliocentric Theory.
Historically adapted Geocentric theory,
which is questioned by Copernicus,
Galileo, and other scientists during
Renaissance. Catholic church
today has apologized for the view and has
made attempts to recognize some
scientific breakthroughs.
"We want to tell people that they can easily feel like good
Catholics without any embarrassing
situations or difficulties
embracing science."-Monsignor Tomasz
TrafnySenior Vatican Official
Under Pope Francis
No major components of
Buddhism contradict scientific teachings of science.
Generally religious Buddhists do not think about these
matters, rather they focus on spiritual
ones.
Page 7Video/Poll
Video Link:A&E Biography places Galileo as the 10th most influential person of last 1,000 years
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygWJ1G8gkyE
Polls:
http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/nI0fji7OXkGRWoP/web
http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/py1O8PLsJU7ilU3/web
Name: Date: Belief Systems Period:
Survey
Give your opinionIs the Earth the center of the Universe?
What is one other religious controversy that has took place between a religion and science?
What is your reaction to the fact that certain religions have resisted scientific teachings?
