Ancient Greece was scarcely peaceful though! Less bigotry (in that sense) but plenty of violence!
Violence is an integral part of the human condition. It exists in every society regardless of the nature or prevalence of religion.
To support the hypothesis that there would be less violence With less religion I think one would need to find an atheistic society to compare. People will aways seek to justify violence with godmademedoit but saying it does not make it true. Religion is pretty much pervasive as is religion. I think it's impossible to provide proof (big word) which does not have lashings of post hoc ergo propter hoc all over it.
Violence is an integral part of the human condition. It exists in every society regardless of the nature or prevalence of religion.
To support the hypothesis that there would be less violence With less religion I think one would need to find an atheistic society to compare. People will aways seek to justify violence with godmademedoit but saying it does not make it true. Religion is pretty much pervasive as is religion. I think it's impossible to provide proof (big word) which does not have lashings of post hoc ergo propter hoc all over it.
"Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken."
Sith code
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken."
Sith code
