Lies
In fact many scientists and inventors like Galileo and Mendel etc were Christian
Stop these lies
1. **Algebra**: The word "algebra" comes from the Arabic "al-jabr," which means "reunion of broken parts" or "completion." This term is part of the title of a mathematical work, "Al-Kitāb al-Mukhtaṣar fī Ḥisāb al-Jabr wal-Muqābala," written by the Persian mathematician and astronomer Al-Khwarizmi in the 9th century. The text laid the foundations for algebra as a branch of mathematics.
2. **Chemistry**: The term "chemistry" has its origins in the word "alchemy," which itself derives from the Arabic word "al-kīmiyā" (الكيمياء). The Arabic term is believed to have been derived from the Greek word "khemia," referring to the art of transmutation, particularly in transforming base metals into gold. Alchemy was a precursor to modern chemistry, involving a blend of philosophy, mysticism, and proto-scientific practices.
3. **Philosophy**: The word "philosophy" comes from the Greek "philosophia," meaning "love of wisdom." It is a combination of "philo" (φιλο), meaning "loving," and "sophia" (σοφία), meaning "wisdom." The term originally referred to the pursuit of knowledge and understanding, covering a wide range of subjects including ethics, metaphysics, logic, and natural sciences.
Where in any of that can you find Christian influence?
Academic achievements don't make a society function (though it's worth noting that a massive amount of the push for education and construction of both universities and public schooling over the centuries has come from Christian circles, where many other societies were fine with education remaining with a few elites. Not to mention that Christians have been the #1 influence in world history for basic literacy, to the point of even creating hundreds of written languages for societies that didn't even have one yet.).
By the way, "chemistry" is a natural process, so it didn't come from any human being. But the title of "father of modern chemistry" is sometimes given to Robert Boyle (a devout Anglican who wrote many theological texts), as well as John Dalton (a devout Quaker who lived Quaker values), or Antoine Lavoisier (whose passion for chemistry is largely credited to the influence of Etienne Condillac, a famous scholar and Catholic priest). I wonder if you're referring more to alchemy, which was haphazard and largely false.
That's a stereotype that isn't well-grounded in reality.
The "Father of the Scientific Method" is Francis Bacon, a very devout Christian. Isaac Newton, who founded both physics and calculus, was so religious that he wrote more theological books than scientific books. Copernicus, the father of modern astronomy, was a full-time Catholic Canon whose entire career was funded by his uncle, the Bishop. The father of genetics was Gregor Mendel, a monk of course. The inventor of the Big Bang Theory was Lemaître, a Catholic priest. Irish and other monks were heavily responsible for preserving the academic and philosophical writings from Greek/Roman/Egyptian society from being destroyed by the barbarians and helped thus end the Dark Ages. The Jesuit order is famous for pushing the pursuit of higher education across the world and starting the first (and often best) schools in thousands of places. Look up many of the most renowned institutes of higher education across the world and you find some sort of Christian foundation, from Cambridge to Harvard to even Tsinghua University.
If Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, or any of the animist religions had as strong a tradition of "pushing science forward" as you seem to claim, then where was their scientific revolution or era of mass education?
Mathematics and other sciences reached Europe through several key historical events and cultural exchanges, particularly during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Here are some of the primary ways this knowledge was transferred:
1. **The Islamic Golden Age**: During the Islamic Golden Age (roughly 8th to 14th centuries), scholars in the Islamic world made significant advancements in various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy. They preserved, translated, and expanded upon the works of ancient Greek, Indian, and Persian scholars. Notable figures like Al-Khwarizmi (mathematics), Avicenna (medicine), and Alhazen (optics) were instrumental in this knowledge transmission.
2. **Translation Movements**: One of the most significant periods for the transfer of knowledge to Europe was the Translation Movement, particularly centered in places like the House of Wisdom in Baghdad and later in the cities of Toledo and Cordoba in Spain. During this period, many Arabic texts were translated into Latin. Scholars like Gerard of Cremona translated key works in mathematics, astronomy, and medicine, making them accessible to European intellectuals.
3. **The Crusades**: The Crusades (11th to 13th centuries) also played a role in cultural exchange. Europeans came into contact with the more advanced knowledge of the Islamic world, including scientific and mathematical understanding.
4. **The Reconquista and the Iberian Peninsula**: In Spain, during and after the Reconquista, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim scholars collaborated, further facilitating the exchange of knowledge. The School of Translators in Toledo became a crucial center for translating Arabic works into Latin.
5. **The Renaissance**: The Renaissance (14th to 17th centuries) marked a period of renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman knowledge. The fall of Constantinople in 1453 also led to the migration of Greek scholars to the West, bringing with them important manuscripts. This period saw a revival in learning and the birth of modern science, spurred by the availability of ancient texts and the invention of the printing press.
6. **Travel and Exploration**: European explorers and traders, particularly during the Age of Exploration, encountered new knowledge and technologies from around the world, further enriching European scientific understanding. This included exposure to mathematical techniques and tools from China, India, and the Islamic world.
These channels of knowledge transfer helped to lay the foundation for the Scientific Revolution in Europe, leading to profound advancements in mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology, and chemistry.
How was Christianity a precursor to anything you mentioned or even a catalyst. It took several centuries to reach the age of enlightenment in Europe while other civilizations were thriving. I think it's interesting, from an anthropological perspective, that a so-called black forum is propagating western narratives and orientalist tropes
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I don't think you need Christianity especially it can be any religion that can bring people together to work for the betterment of the community.
