Geocentric vs. Heliocentrism -
The Geocentric theory is the belief that the Earth is the center of the universe. Everything revolves around the Earth in perfect circles, including the Sun. Also it was believed that farther off after a layer of stars was heaven. Heliocentrism however, is that the Sun is in the center and the planets revolve around the Sun. The Geocentric theory was the first theory as people belived entirely on the bible and religion. Heliocentrism came after the scientific revolution and is proven in modern times.
The Trial of Galileo -
The trial of Galileo was a trial on Geocentrism vs. Heliocentrism. His beliefs were against the beliefs of the Catholic Church. His beliefs of science and humanism went against the beliefs of scholaticism and absolutism that the Catholic Church held in power. Galileo believed in science and in a more complex world. Others however, believed in God being the lord and making Earth the center of the universe. Therfore, this was the reason of his trial.
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