[CarrotAndStick]

The legendary [atleast, what used to be] Protestant work ethic is what makes most countries with a Protestant majority, a developed one. The first modern countries to attain a developed status were those with such a majority. Only then did the neighbours of these states follow.

However hard this may be for many to swallow, it is plainly visible.

If anyone can convince me that this observation of mine is faulty, I will gladly show patience to listen.

Personally, I am an agnostic, but I cannot deny what I can observe.

[EarthBound]

Well, you’re correct.

[conservonator]

Define “Developed”. The pagan Greeks developed democracy long before any form of Christianity came in to being, the pagan Romans had a complex legal, trade and infrastructure system long before any Christian country came in to being. It almost looks like pursuing a “developed” society belongs out side of Christian theology rather than being viewed as a product of that theology. Unless I’m off base, Christianity is interested in the salvation of the eternal soul, not the material comfort of the physical being.

And no, I'd rather not give up flush toilets, ruining water and modern medicine ;)