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Easy pal- I'm Catholic!

Christianity is a wonderful thing but as far as science, medicine and technology goes, a bunch of Gothic Churches simply doesn't compare- And that's the way they wanted it. Christianity is about working toward a serene afterlife and being a good neighbor.

The Greeks invented the modern mind- everthing after that - even how we "Know" God is thanks to them. Otherwise we would live in a world of random events without connection.

The Greeks invented the modern mind- everthing after that - even how we "Know" God is thanks to them.

I wouldn't shortchange the Greeks but don't underestimate the Christian -- especially Catholic -- influence on western science.

Copernicus was a church leader and Gallileo -- despite the press -- died in good spiritual standing with the church.

The debate as to who started modern science usually ends up being between Roger Bacon, a monk, or Sir Francis Bacon, a Protestant.

I've argued that without the Biblical condemnation of idolotry and its exhortation to honor truth, the scientific method would never have occurred.

Christianity is a wonderful thing but as far as science, medicine and technology goes, a bunch of Gothic Churches simply doesn't compare- And that's the way they wanted it. Christianity is about working toward a serene afterlife and being a good neighbor.

You've got, seemingly, an overly simplistic understanding of Christianity and Christendom. To be honest, there was a time when I felt the same way in terms of viewing everything classical as infinitely superior to all things Medieval. But here's the nub: If you were a commander in the field, would you prefer to be a Roman general facing medieval heavy cavalry, or a Norman general facing a Roman legion?

The Greeks invented the modern mind- everthing after that - even how we "Know" God is thanks to them. Otherwise we would live in a world of random events without connection.

Given this statement, I'd have to ask you who had the greater impact on the Western world: Plato or Jesus?