Why was Galileo's work, The Starry Messenger, important in the development of scientific thought?
a. It proved church doctrine.
b. It supported the theory of evolution.
c. It supported the idea that the Earth is at the center of the universe.
d. It argued that forces outside of traditional church doctrine impacted the world.
Correct Answer: d
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