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Why did the Catholic Church believe scientific inquiry would undermine its authority?

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There were two reasons as to why there was conflict between science and the Roman Catholic Church. One reason was that scientific ideas contradicted with Church teachings. ... Church officials feared that scientific ideas would threaten the powerful influence of the Church.

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