Quote:
Originally Posted by Patriam1066
[You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]
Hmmm, the Protestant Reformation actually gave the world quite a lot of scientific advancement. It's not a coincidence that the Enlightenment happened in Protestant northern Europe. Protestants taught literacy and critical thinking, so that people would be equipped to challenge Catholic orthodoxy. This resulted in Hume, Kant, Nietzsche, Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill, Niehls Bohr.
I'm not saying creationism should be taught, and I'm certainly not saying it has as much merit as teaching evolution. But you should be impartial. If you want to hit religion for its failings, and they are numerous, you must also give it credit. Protestant northern Europe and the countries that resulted from its cultural (NZ, Aus, US, Canada.... arguably South Korea and Singapore as well) are not all overwhelmingly successful without cause. They came from a common cultural, religious value or valuing literacy, higher education, and critical thinking.
|
Fuck all the typos but you can see what I'm saying.
I'd also like to mention the Islamic Golden Age. Seems like a far off time, but there was a period when Cairo, Baghdad, Samarqand, Iran, and Islamic Spain were Meccas of scientific study and progress.
Religion has done a lot for the world.... You think humans would've had it for so long without there being some benefit? Give your ancestors some credit. They invented the computer you type on, they discovered the electricity that powers it, and they learned to work most of the metals and semiconductors within it. Humanity had a pragmatic purpose for religion... Or, there might just be a religion out there that is true. Who the fuck knows. But I guarantee you the man who brought about Roman aqueducts was superstitious and thanked Jupiter for his creation.
Oh, and since we're on an elf sim...
You realize nordic religions created mythology around elves and dwarves and such? What do you think magic is? It's a collective superstitious belief passed down through ages. If you like EQ, the world's religions have contributed to your life in a very tangible way.
Also, can you please film when a Jehovah's Witness comes to your door? I bet your response of temple throbbing rage would be extremely funny.