Galileo got in trouble for some theological propositions he put forth about the interpretation of Scripture.
The Galileo controversy had nothing to do with a flat earth.
Absolutely NOBODY believed in a flat earth at that time, except perhaps some isolated peasants.
-— The Galileo controversy had nothing to do with a flat earth.
Absolutely NOBODY believed in a flat earth at that time, except perhaps some isolated peasants.
In fact, a cardinal was funding Copernicus’ studies regarding heliocentrism, and Copernicus dedicated his book, “On the Heavens,” to the pope, who Copernicus believed would protect him from the... Drum roll please... Protestants.