Question

Why did the church resist changes taking place during the middle ages in the renaissance that were leading to the scientific revolution?

A.) The church was wary of scientist questioning the explanations of reality

B.) Church felt that reading Greek text would reduce the importance of Latin

C.) The church was afraid that islamic influence would create more Muslims in Europe

D.) The church that scientific publications would become more widely printed than the Bible

Answer 1

The answer is A. "The Church was wary of scientists questioning their explanations of reality".

Answer 2

The first option of the Church being wary of a scientist questioning reality fits best. The Bible for the Church was the answer to the mysteries of the world and how the world was created. Science at the time was seen as witchcraft or sorcery as well as heresy. It was questioning the word of God which no man had the right to do. Much of thinking of the Renaissance and Scientific Revolution spoke in direct opposition to the Church's teachings and challenged the very nature of the religion. Therefore they fought new findings to protect their power and faith.