How Does Religion Effect The Scientific Revolution?
In the 16th century, the scientific revolution kicked off. Copernicus brings new ideas about a sun centered cosmos, Da Vinci and other scientists are doing research on the human body, and scientists defined the chemical and discovered more. These ideas appear to go against the common thought in Europe which is Christianity. Is there a clash of the scientific community and the religious war? By analyzing text and information from that time and what others have read about this event, a conclusion can be drawn to determine if religion had an effect on the scientific revolution. In the past century there have been many advances in technology, medicine, and new revolutionary ideas. More citizens are gaining an education and furthering the studies of education. The country and continent are growing and thriving scientifically. Europe expands and trades information with more countries than ever before. The scientific revolution is responsible for these achievements, that and
…show more content…
Explorers and cartographers travel earth looking for new places. Britain started a new country across the ocean, which will soon be home to some of the greatest achievements known to man. Many more cultures and religions intertwine with science and European Christianity at this time. So what, these are just events right? Religion and multiple leaders seemed to feel like they are quickly approaching a choice. The scientific discoveries gain power yet are controversial to common thought put out by the church. There seems to be a coincidence between the different sects of Christianity splitting off and the popularity of the scientific revolution. Leading up to the 18th century, Christianity had multiple splits and reformations within their religion. This created new sects, and smaller religions inside Christianity. Starting with reformation in the 16th century and coming to a finish with the first great awakening in the mid 18th
Explorers and cartographers travel earth looking for new places. Britain started a new country across the ocean, which will soon be home to some of the greatest achievements known to man. Many more cultures and religions intertwine with science and European Christianity at this time. So what, these are just events right? Religion and multiple leaders seemed to feel like they are quickly approaching a choice. The scientific discoveries gain power yet are controversial to common thought put out by the church. There seems to be a coincidence between the different sects of Christianity splitting off and the popularity of the scientific revolution. Leading up to the 18th century, Christianity had multiple splits and reformations within their religion. This created new sects, and smaller religions inside Christianity. Starting with reformation in the 16th century and coming to a finish with the first great awakening in the mid 18th