Why did the Church see the heliocentric view of the solar system as a challenge to its authority?

A The heliocentric view, if correct, might mean God did not put humans at the center of the universe.

B It was forbidden to disagree with medieval thinkers who had opposed heliocentrism.

C The Church viewed the heliocentric theory as a return to pagan sun worship.

D The pope had declared that the Bible was the only source of scientific knowledge.

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Why did the Church see the heliocentric view of the solar system as a challenge to its authority?

 A The heliocentric view, if correct, might mean God did not put humans at the center of the universe.

 B It was forbidden to disagree with medieval thinkers who had opposed heliocentrism.

 C The Church viewed the heliocentric theory as a return to pagan sun worship.

 D The pope had declared that the Bible was the only source of scientific knowledge.

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