Letter of Galileo

Galileo's "Letter to the Grand Duchess Christina" was a formal letter written in 1615, where he addressed concerns about the conflict between scientific discoveries and the Church's teachings. He argued that evidence from astronomy, like the heliocentric model—where the Sun, not the Earth, is at the center—should be considered seriously. Galileo emphasized that scientific findings should be examined without prejudice, and that Scripture should not be used to dismiss scientific truth. The letter aimed to promote a respectful dialogue between science and faith, advocating for intellectual honesty and the willingness to update beliefs in light of new evidence.