Which answer choice correctly explains how galileo galilei contributed to secularism during the renaissance?

a. galileo used his telescope to find evidence that the sun is not the center of the universe. this discovery supported the teachings of the catholic church, demonstrating that religion was harmonious with science.

b. galileo used his telescope to find evidence that earth is not the center of the universe. this discovery contradicted the teachings of the catholic church, suggesting that religion was not the only guide to truth

c. galileo used his telescope to demonstrate the accuracy of classical star maps. this demonstration convinced the catholic church to fund research into other aspects of non-christian cultures.

d. galileo used his telescope to demonstrate that classical star maps are inaccurate. this demonstration caused the catholic church to forbid future scholars from studying non-christian cultures.