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Originally Posted by Sammi79

What would happen today if we (as a civilization) abandoned scientific thinking, and all that it has given us? It is surely hard to imagine how different life would be.

What would happen today if as above, we abandoned religious thinking and all that has given us? Would the world be much different?

Opinions welcomed...

Regards, Sam.

I think a modern civilization that lacks either one would eventually descend into chaos. History bears witness to this. Extremist views and abuse of power have led both sides to this antagonistic stance. A far better path would be to understand the opposing philosophy completely. In the past religion has been a hindrance to scientific progress and there are still some very backward notions out there. By the same token atheistic/scientific thought has been very dismissive of religious belief, and some suggest society would be better off without it.
The modern western democracies we have today are a result of these two philosophies even though they have been in disagreement. Knowledge has great value. I don't have to believe something to understand it. This is how you keep the extremists from ruling the day.