Background information: In this letter written in 1615, Galileo defends himself against accusations by the Church.

Showing a greater fondness for their own opinions than for truth, they sought to deny and disprove the new things which . . . their own senses would have demonstrated to them.

—Galileo,

1615

Which statement best summarizes Galileo's defense?

Church leaders believed that opinions were more important than the truth.

Church leaders clearly did not believe their own arguments.

Church leaders refused to consider Galileo’s scientific arguments.

Church leaders did not believe their own senses.