Originally posted by axemansean
All of the Christian scriptures talked about an earth centered astronomy. Most people hated Galileo because he pretty much made a statement that proved the scriptures wrong, and since the scriptures were thought to be the work of God he proved God wrong.
all? are you sure about that?
I've read the bible many a times. and I'm the first to admit that I don't fully understand comprehend it but I don't recall anything about the any of the old testament talking about an earth centered universe.
galileo was "hated" because he pointed his telescope towards the sky, which was considered to be sacred.
call it closed minded, of the people in power at the time.