Those facts blamed on religious bigotry are much more likely best attempts at explaining weak scientific knowledge, if there is such a thing, because as we know, all scientific knowledge is subject to revision. Flat earth, for example...
During the early Church period, with some exceptions, most held a spherical view, for instance, Augustine, Jerome, and Ambrose to name a few.
And then there's the abuse of religion by those wanting to assert control to get power. Those things are people acting as people do. Not people acting upon religious direction.
Tldr. Even the religious bigotry you cite is not a result of religious teaching but of human failing.
During the early Church period, with some exceptions, most held a spherical view, for instance, Augustine, Jerome, and Ambrose to name a few.
And then there's the abuse of religion by those wanting to assert control to get power. Those things are people acting as people do. Not people acting upon religious direction.
Tldr. Even the religious bigotry you cite is not a result of religious teaching but of human failing.
