Can you give specific examples to back up your assertion?
2006-07-30 09:57:05 · 9 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Modern western civilization is more rooted in Greco-Roman traditions. Democracy, rule of law, our code of laws, military organization, and acceptance of diversity are Greco-Roman.
The judeo christian, islamic tradition would have use living in a theocratic state like isreal or much of the middle east.
If you look at the evolution of western civilization the period most influenced by religous culture is called the dark ages. The Renaissance came to be because classical greek and roman text were rediscovered. This led to the age of enlightenment and the industrial revolution
2006-07-30 10:09:51 · answer #1 · answered by Jason B 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Basis-speaking, Judeo-Christian. Modern times, Greco-Roman.
2006-07-30 10:01:53 · answer #2 · answered by RandyGE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judeo-christian-Islamic is based on Greco-roman.
2006-07-30 10:03:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greco-Roman. We loosely base our style of government on the Greco-Roman ideal of Direct Democracy which asserts that sovereignty (presidents) is lodged in the citizens who choose to participate (voters), Depending on the system this includes making decrees (executive motions), creating laws, the election of and dismissing of public officials and holding trials.
2006-07-30 10:12:19 · answer #4 · answered by genaddt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's based on Christian roots, which is based on Greco-Roman roots. Judaism and Islam do not enter the picture in any significant way.
2006-07-30 10:04:12 · answer #5 · answered by lenny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greco-Roman. The Roman emperor Claudius edited and re wrote the bible and made Christianity into a system of mass thought control for the gullible population.
2006-07-30 10:02:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judeo Christian based. Its not Roman based because Roman were Pagans and were the occupation ruler of that region during that time.
2006-07-30 10:01:10 · answer #7 · answered by A K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judeo-christian. our laws are based on these, and our moral code follows these as well. Islam has nothing to do with western civilization, or women would not be allowed to own land, choose their own husband, drive cars, or go outside without wearing a burka
2006-07-30 10:02:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
both. Roman empire adopted Christianity as main religion in the end, so there's really no difference.
2006-07-30 10:00:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋