Why was the Copernican challenge to the traditional world view similar to the Protestant Reformation?

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Both the Copernican challenge and the Protestant Reformation challenged the authority of the Catholic Church. The Copernican challenge asserted that the Earth revolved around the Sun, whereas the Catholic Church held that the Sun revolved around the Earth. Similarly, the Protestant Reformation challenged the Catholic Church's authority and claimed that individual believers should interpret the Bible themselves rather than relying on the Church's interpretation. Both challenged the Catholic Church's traditional claims to authority.

Why Was the Copernican Challenge to the Traditional World View