Question

which of these best describes the initial reaction of the catholic church to the knowledge developed during scientific revolution? a evolution should not be taught. b scientists should not question the word of god. c the theories back up the teachings of the bible. d faith no longer has a place in scientific study.

Explanation:

During the Scientific Revolution, the Catholic Church initially held a conservative stance. It saw its religious teachings (the "word of God") as absolute. Scientists' new knowledge and theories that might challenge these religious - based views were met with resistance. For example, Galileo's heliocentric views were opposed as they went against the Church - supported geocentric (Earth - centered) view which was in line with a certain interpretation of religious texts at the time.

• Option A: Evolution is a concept more related to later scientific developments (like Darwin's work in the 19th century) rather than the core of the Scientific Revolution (16th - 17th centuries) knowledge that the Church was initially reacting to.
• Option C: The new scientific theories often seemed to contradict the literal interpretations of the Bible that the Church promoted at the start. For instance, the idea of a heliocentric universe versus a geocentric one (which was more in line with a simple reading of some Bible passages about the Earth's position).
• Option D: This is more of a modern or later - stage scientific view. At the initial reaction of the Church to the Scientific Revolution, faith was still very much seen as relevant (in fact, the Church was trying to defend its faith - based teachings).

Answer:

B. Scientists should not question the word of God.