On Mon, 24 May 2004 20:16:48 -0400, Damon Agretto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > There is a > > reason for the Dark Ages. > > What was that, and what evidence do you have to support this? > > Damon.
While the term "Dark Ages" is deplored by historians for many reasons, one original motivation for the term, is the lack of knowledge and sources of the time. The other usage of "Dark Ages" is the general view of the poverty, superstitious ignorance, and stagnation during this period. This persisted until the rebirth of reason known as the Renaissance. This opened up a new era of optimism, prosperity, and scientific progress, all made possible by the philosophies of secular humanism and scientific method. I believe that it is due to Church power and their control of education that little is known of the period, superstitious ignorance flourished, and stagnation persisted. YMMV Gary "OT - I took the informal Catholic church class Introduction to Catholicism while exploring the Church in college (GIHACO, if guys recognize the term), I liked the young priest, the lessons seemed illogical." #1 on Google for liberal news
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