Imagine for a second if the world didn't have Islam or Christianity to start with, how might things looked?

Question

Atheists, Agnostics, Buddhists, Pagans, Hindus, Shintos, Zoroasters, Animists, Scientologists, Greekologists, Romologists, whatever but not the Abrahamaic religions that believe in "interfering" with others lives.

Answer 1

I thought you'd never ask. I wish it was like that because I truly believe that the world would be a better place with less hypocrisy, less violence, less murders, less poverty, and less global warming without the useless, selfish, insolent, and self-indulgent christians and muslims (Notice how I don't capitalize those two religions. It's because they don't deserve the respect or recognition).

First of all we would have less violence in the world because christians and muslims would not try to conquer each other over minute differences. People would not try to convert each other by taking advantage of their poverty. That's what christians do in India atleast. They go to villages and only give aid to people who promise to change their religion to christianity. Talk about abominable acts!

Anyways, I think Hindus can co-exist peacefully with anyone because they're open-minded, intellectual people who welcome change and reform to their thoughts.

What about you? What's your opinion on this?

Take care..and let's hope that the world actually comes to a day when there are no more christians or muslims. Only then will we have peace and less terrorism.

Answer 2

Animal and Human sacrifice would have endured for longer.
No day off as part of the working week, different calendar.

The legal and political systems of Western countries would be very different.

Britain and USA would probably never have become world powers, as both empires were largely fuelled by "let's educate / convert the heathen" and "God wants us to expand". The Roman empire might have lasted longer.

I still think there would have been just as many wars, pride, greed and hatred are the real causes of most wars.

Edit
Sorry, bad phrasing on the education point, new version below.

Less scientific progress, because there would have been a delay in the progress of education, since "modern systems of education in Europe derive their origins from the schools of medieval period. Most schools during this era were founded upon religious principles with the sole purpose of training the clergy. Many of the earliest universities, such as the University of Paris, founded in 1150 had a Christian basis."

If there had been a delay due to the absence of religiously funded education, would we have made so much progress? I don't think so, but you're free to disagree.

Answer 3

Abrahamic Faith begins from Adam and as a Holy Prophet, he taught religion to his children. As time passed by, the teachings are forgotten and some innovations creep in. Then, another Prophet is assigned. Thus there has been a succession of Prophets. And to preach the teachings of the Prophets is done as a duty to fellow humans; not as an intervention in their lives. And it shall continue. There is no way that preachings may ever stop. Sorry if this answer does not appeal.

Answer 4

A society like the Afro Celts! The good old days!

Answer 5

Absolutely no difference, man would simply adopt and adapt another belief system, this is what ALL religions have done, an endless chain of mythology reaching back to the caves. Egypt, Rome, Greece ,the Vandals ,Visigoths, Mongolians, Assyrians, Japanese, not all Abrahamic, all of them oppressive warmongers, all interfering in other peoples lives. I forgot to mention Kashmir, who is winning your war ?

Answer 6

well, atheism wouldn't exist. it would be the non-belief, of nothing? I think the world would be a much better place. i think there would be less hate, less judgement. One doesn't need to be religious to be moral and ethical. I'm not religious at all, religion affects my daily life very little. it's the religious fools that get in my way.

Answer 7

I actually believe we would be far more advanced if this were the case. Religion has stifled the advancement of science for many generations, and continues to do so to this day. One need to only look at the issue of stem cell research to see evidence of this.

If religion had not been around, we would likely be more advanced overall.

Answer 8

Hippy love and affection intelligent progressive equal society

Answer 9

Totally B!tchin'. Abraham sucked.

Answer 10

it's beyond any normal thinkingness!
they could implement knowledge and logic to create a better and more sane environ!
what a simple but extraordinary question you've got there, mate!

ciao...john-john.-