Well I'm not accountable for what religious leaders think of scientific discoverys. I mean, my own Church condemned Galalio (he has since been reinstated...centuries after his death...) My opinions are of my own, and nothing 'offically approved by the Church'. Not that I am alone in thinking this way -- many of my friends see both sides and accept both sides.
So basically, I think that it was stupid for the Church to ignore these discoveries. Did they do it to maintain power? Sure. Did they see it as a threat? You beat. Do I? No, and that's what seperates me from fiftenth century bishop or pope.
As far as interpreting the Bible, I've taken classes on it. The teacher is great. Basically, he gives arguements for both the atheist and devote student and leaves it at that. No real bias. I understand that stuff has happened to the wording and everything. You have to real it objectivly.
As far as glorifing, some people may have seen themselves as doing just that, but I always saw it as trying to unravel the mysteries of God. To each his own, I suppose.
Hope that answered your questions, Uschi. I was a little confused on the wording. Ask something else and I'll try and post tonight...I mean, this morning...
