I'm asking in the science section too .
2006-09-22 02:28:48 · 13 answers · asked by jsjmlj 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
a lot better no wars over science
2006-09-22 02:32:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was no religion at the dawn of man, no was there for over 1000 years, until after the great flood. AT the time of Adam and Eve, there was not need for religion. they were not taught or even told to pray. And, I don't remember reading anything about Noah praying. Religion became necessary as years passed, populations grew, and the simple act of parents teaching their children began getting distorted. At the time of the Great Flood, the Garden of Eden still existed, for all to see what they lost, plus Adam was still around for a long time.
If Adam had made the right choice, than we would have been working with science, as we would have the full use of our brains, and Earth could only hold so many beings with everlasting life. We would have expanded out into the universe by now, exploring and settling on other planets. Whether we would have been doing it with ships, or simply through the use of our minds, is unknown, for now, but will be known once again, in 1000 years, which many today will live to see.
2006-09-22 03:01:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How could they. Most people had no education. they farmed or built things. Very few even knew what science was.
Science is a thing of trial and error. people that do not understand it think it is a waste of time. A lot of scientists think religion is a waste of time also because they don't believe in it.
All I can tell you is this. Reading a bible helps some people spiritually but does very little to advance science and equally No science can get you into heaven unless you open the Bible.
Things would be no different. people would still choose to believe in what they choose to believe in and scientists would still be scientist and both still just as misunderstood.
2006-09-22 09:40:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Things would be much the same as they are today, because people valued both. People who think religion and science are some how opposed to each other do not understand either science or religion. Religion did not invent the wheel, or allow ancient peoples to build huge structures and monuments, irrigate crops, breed healthier animals or predict eclipses, although it may have provided the inspiration and motivation for this activity. Science cannot help people find inner peace, personal growth or show us the meaning for our existence. So I think we need both.
2006-09-22 02:47:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be exactly the same. While some or most people were embracing religion some were embracing science, it's been that way from the beginning.
2006-09-22 03:02:58 · answer #5 · answered by bobzyoda@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They did embrace science to the best of their ability. they discovered how to knap flint to make spears, knives and axes. Later they discovered how to make metal alloys for their weapons and utensils. the discovered how to domesticate animals and by picking the tames, biggest or most productive they actually were using genetics to improve their herds. Same when they started crops. Some of the ancient civilizations discovered use of levers and pulleys for construction. Religion was for things the didn't have the technology to explain, maybe they did have some real metaphysical experiences to add to it, and it has carried on ever since.
2006-09-22 03:48:24 · answer #6 · answered by Sage Bluestorm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What would that have meant exactly? Do you think people back then didn't try things out to see if they worked and when they didn't they tried something else. Or little cave labs with coconut beakers? Knowledge is cumulative, isn't it?
And no wars over science? You should read what professors write about each other. Put them in power and it would make the petty wars of religion pale in comparison.
2006-09-22 02:33:06 · answer #7 · answered by Love Shepherd 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a silly and pointless question. There WAS NO science. Gods were invented by man as a means to quell cognitive dissonance... in that sense, it might be said that religion... and later, philosophy... were precursors to science.
Religion has long since outlived its usefulness... but its like a stinkin' super-vampire. No matter how many stakes you stick in its heart, the sucker just won't die!
Buffy! Where are you! We need you!
2006-09-22 02:38:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first sign a species is becoming sentient is when they have evolved to the point where they can abstract enough to invent a god. The first sign a species is achieving sentient maturity is when they get rid of their gods. Unfortunately, a species cannot jump past the superstitious phase of development before reaching rationality.
2006-09-22 02:46:43 · answer #9 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know but my guess is, Crusades wouldnt have exsisted no such thing as churches,catherdrals mosques other religious buildings etc
Probly better medicine since medicine did start in 2000bc but was discontinued when some idiot king decided it was unholy or something.
Not as many wars
2006-09-22 02:32:43 · answer #10 · answered by Iwishmyhairwasemo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋