How did scientific rationalism affect european religion and politics

Overall, scientific rationalism harmed European religion because educated European people began to question the beliefs of the Catholic Church rather than just accepting centuries-old ideals, undermining certain fundamental beliefs of the Church and slightly decreasing its reputation. In terms of politics, scientific rationalism began the inquiry into individual thought, causing many governmental policies to be seen as flawed and, later on, sparking revolutions.

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