Why Was Galileo on Trial for Heresy?

Why was Galileo put on trial for believing the sun was the center of our solar system (heliocentrism)? This video looks at Renaissance science, Copernicus, Galileo, and the Inquisition that put Galileo on trial. Support the channel on Patreon: Further reading: “Galileo Goes to Jail and Other Myths About Science and Religion“: “A Little Book for New Scientists“: My books (affiliate links): “How We Got Our Bible“ (Zondervan, 2018): “Story of Creeds and Confessions“ (Baker Academic, 2019): #galileogalilei #geocentric #science