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17 January, 12:15

Why was Nicolaus Copernicus's theory that the earth orbits the sun so shocking to the people living in the 1500's?

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  1. 17 January, 12:56
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    Explanation: The theory by Nicolaus Copernicus that the earth orbits around the sun is a heliocentric model that is still valid today, while the thinking of the 1500's was that the sun and other planets circle around the earth, which is a geocentric model. The geocentric model was the official position of the Church that shaped people's thinking and had a great influence on believers. That's why this heliocentric model was a shock, and it was considered a heresy.
  2. 17 January, 15:09
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    His views went against traditional beliefs, including those of the Roman Catholic Church
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