Quote by John Burroughs

Science has done more for the development of western civilization in one hundred years than Christianity did in eighteen hundred years.

Science has done more for the development of western civiliz

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This quote suggests that scientific advancements and their impact on Western civilization have outpaced the contributions made by Christianity over a far longer period of time. It implies that the rapid progress and achievements in science, such as technological inventions, medical breakthroughs, and greater understanding of the natural world, have had a more significant effect on the growth and evolution of Western society compared to the influence of Christianity over many centuries.

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