Texas wants to rewrite the US History books

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

I'd probably say not to champion Christians and Catholics of those who saved knowledge as they did their fair share of destroying it as well.

Christians did save many works which may have been destroyed in the fall of Rome.

However, ancient Christians also burned the books of Aristotle and Plato, indirectly helping to launch the so-called "Dark Ages." The only reason we still have many of these ancient Greek philosophical classics is because they were saved and studied by medieval Muslims. Of course, Muslims have since burned other books, such as "The Satanic Verses."

I'm agreeing with you, tryfuhl.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Christians did save many works which may have been destroyed in the fall of Rome.

However, ancient Christians also burned the books of Aristotle and Plato, indirectly helping to launch the so-called "Dark Ages." The only reason we still have many of these ancient Greek philosophical classics is because they were saved and studied by medieval Muslims. Of course, Muslims have since burned other books, such as "The Satanic Verses."

I'm agreeing with you, tryfuhl.

And I agree with you too. As I said, religion (whether muslim, christianity, hinduism or many others) has been used by men for evil purposes. It has also passed considerable benefits to civilization. If you choose to focusing on the bad, and ignore the good - so be it, that is your choice. Just don't pretend that good did not happen.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Christians did save many works which may have been destroyed in the fall of Rome.

However, ancient Christians also burned the books of Aristotle and Plato, indirectly helping to launch the so-called "Dark Ages." The only reason we still have many of these ancient Greek philosophical classics is because they were saved and studied by medieval Muslims. Of course, Muslims have since burned other books, such as "The Satanic Verses."

I'm agreeing with you, tryfuhl.

Yep, vicious cycle