What Are Galileo And Hooke's Discoveries

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I think that Galileo and Hooke’s discoveries do confirm that a God who provides for His Creation does exist. I believe this because Galileo discovered many things that did not put Earth at the center of the universe: there were other things that were bigger and better than the humans on that planet. He also discovers a lot of detail that was put into every star, planet and moon. If the heavens were like they expected, smooth and perfect, there would not be much of a story or beauty to any of it. The imperfections make a world that tells a story: it may not be perfect but it will make for a more interesting life filled with new discoveries and changing spaces. Hooke discovers the small things that have order and beauty in them in nature. These

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