This thread is an offshoot of the Rating Fyron thread. I thought we should start a new thread, since it is off topic for the other one. For those interested in the discussion who haven't followed the arguments over in the other thread, here's a summation.
Imperator Fyron's argument: The Church prevented advancement of science during the Dark Ages, resulting in a couple of centuries delay in the march of progress. (Fyron, please let me know if I've not stated your case correctly)
Chronon's argument: Because of the interconnected nature of Christianity and science in the Middle Ages and Early Modern period (our previous discussion centered on Galileo), the "bad" church versus "good" science argument is simplistic and anachronistic.
So, on with the discussion.
[ March 24, 2003, 01:34: Message edited by: Chronon ]