{{stub}}Western Civilisation is the name given to one of the four great and ancient civilisations of the world. It began in [[Ancient Greece]] more than 3000 years ago, and currently covers Europe, North America, and Australasia. Traditionally, the major religion has been [[Christianity]], but Western Civilisation both predates Christianity and is no longer particularly religious in its outlook.
{{stub}}Western Civilisation is the name given to one of the four great and ancient civilisations of the world. It began in [[Ancient Greece]] more than 3000 years ago, and currently covers Europe, North America, and Australasia. Traditionally, the major religion has been [[Christianity]], but Western Civilisation both predates Christianity and is no longer particularly religious in its outlook.
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Western values, which have always emphasised individual rights and freedoms, are often contrasted with the values of the other great civilisations of the world, those of the [[Middle East]], [[India]], and [[China]].
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Western values, which have always emphasised individual rights and freedoms, are often contrasted with the values of the other great civilisations of the world, those of the [[Middle East]], [[India]], and [[China]].{{fact}}