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Simple arguments against Atheism - Part 3
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Today's post is a little history lesson.
But before we begin I would like to take this opportunity to make it crystal-clear that I don't have an express agenda against individuals. It's the ideology I take exception to - just as Atheists take exception to monotheism. Fair enough?
Having said that, let's proceed.
A basic review of Atheist tendencies reveals that they oppose the authority of God. God is seen by them as 'controlling' or 'oppressive'. As a result of this, contemporary Atheist attacks are directed against God-centric religions, primarily Christianity.
On occasion Atheists will also make disparaging attacks against Islam.
Curiously enough, ancient mythologies and pagan creeds are never attacked by Atheists. But it remains Christianity that usually receives the brunt of their furor. Here's why.
The Medieval era in most of Europe was filled with great excesses committed in the name of religion. Witch-hunts, persecution of scientists (e.g. Galileo), even the cruel killing of cats that happened to be black in color were all the product of a twisted interpretation of Christianity.
Forced conversions of non-Christians during the infamous Spanish Inquisition also gave politically established Christendom a bad name.
Naturally those who arrived in the New World from Europe, though Christians themselves, expressly pledged to separate Religion and State.
Myth: Established religion is cruel and oppressive.
Fact: The above conclusion is derived from a singular bitter experience: medieval Europe.
Have Atheists taken the time to study other faith-based societies and empires? Where do we see forced conversions of Catholics during 850 years of Muslim Spain? Do we come across documented instances of witch hunts and prolonged persecutions of religious minorities in Ottoman Turkey?
The fact is all Atheist accusations of religious atrocities are based on only one historical reference: medieval Europe.
Expand your horizons.
The remarkable progress in science and technology that was sparked in Asia, North Africa, and Eastern Europe was a direct product of Islam, not a pre-Islamic phenomenon.
This historical testimony serves as clear-cut evidence that the presence of monotheism in a society in no way hinders scientific progress. In fact the above example taken from Muslim history proves that in fact it fosters education and encourages development.
Don't agree? Proof please.
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