Why was the Catholic Church threatened by the new discoveries during the

Scientific Revolution?

The Catholic Church believed that the new discoveries were the work of the

devil himself.

The Catholic Church believed that because the new discoveries that went

against the teachings of the Catholic Church would weaken their political

authority.

The Catholic Church believed that the new theories were wrong and would ruin

society.

The Catholic Church believed these new discoveries would lead to people

converting to different religious institutions.

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Branden Reeves

23 August, 06:19

Why was the Catholic Church threatened by the new discoveries during the

Scientific Revolution?

The Catholic Church believed that the new discoveries were the work of the

devil himself.

The Catholic Church believed that because the new discoveries that went

against the teachings of the Catholic Church would weaken their political

authority.

The Catholic Church believed that the new theories were wrong and would ruin

society.

The Catholic Church believed these new discoveries would lead to people

converting to different religious institutions.

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Madilynn Caldwell · Answer 1

The Catholic Church believed that because the new discoveries that went

against the teachings of the Catholic Church would weaken their political

authority.

Explanation:

Because of these new ideas in the scientific revolution people began thinking for themselves and that would mean indeed weaken their authority and believe ability.