One reason that both Protestants and Catholics opposed the heliocentric theory was that it
A) had no empirical basis.
B) contradicted Scripture.
C) was introduced to Europe by Muslim astronomers.
D) All these answers are correct.

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Both Protestants and Catholics believed that the Scriptures taught that the Earth was at the center of the universe and that the sun moved around it. The heliocentric theory challenged this belief and was seen as contradicting Scripture, leading to opposition from both groups.

One Reason That Both Protestants and Catholics Opposed the Heliocentric