Science and Religion

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This paper discusses the relationship between science and religion. It specifically discusses why scientific discoveries, such as those furthered by Copernicus and Kepler during the middle ages and early renaissance, were often greeted with fear and rejection. The paper also discusses the Copernicus model for the universe and the beliefs that it challenged.

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"The scientific revolution that altered the manner in which we see ourselves in the natural world, began in many ways with Copernicus, who furthered an idea, against tradition but still very much in line with a non-confrontational development of science and religion meeting. Copernicus was aware of the challenges that would be given his theory and tried almost without ceasing to build a holistic position for his opinion that would not insult the faith or challenge the social structure. Copernicus was educated through the faith, as was almost any literate soul in his era, he dedicated his work to the Pope and contracted its printing through a Bishop. There is no sense, whatever that Copernicus was acting in any way other than as a Shepard of science. He was aware of these observations and spoke to them with math and observation, even when they were contrary to his faith."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Hanman, J. (2007), Deconstructing Copernicus Retreived March 18 2008 from: http://jameshannam.com/copernicus.htm.

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