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[[Philosopher]]s view [[Athens]] and [[Jerusalem]] as the foundational pillars of Western civilization. While Athens represents [[reason]], Jerusalem stands for [[revelation]]. We realize today the extreme influence these groups had on our current value systems of democracy and freedom, even as [[Revisionism]] aims to wedge Islam into history's foundations. | [[Philosopher]]s view [[Athens]] and [[Jerusalem]] as the foundational pillars of Western civilization. While Athens represents [[reason]], Jerusalem stands for [[revelation]]. We realize today the extreme influence these groups had on our current value systems of democracy and freedom, even as [[Revisionism]] aims to wedge Islam into history's foundations. | ||
| − | [[Image:Jerusalem Ugglan 1.jpg|left|thumb|290px|Solomon's Temple.]] | + | [[Image:Jerusalem Ugglan 1.jpg|left|thumb|290px|[[Solomon's Temple]].]] |
[[Image:Western-north corner of Parthenon.jpg|right|thumb|The [[Parthenon]] in Athens.]] | [[Image:Western-north corner of Parthenon.jpg|right|thumb|The [[Parthenon]] in Athens.]] | ||
[[Category:Philosophy]] | [[Category:Philosophy]] | ||
[[Category:Ancient History]] | [[Category:Ancient History]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:46, July 13, 2018
Philosophers view Athens and Jerusalem as the foundational pillars of Western civilization. While Athens represents reason, Jerusalem stands for revelation. We realize today the extreme influence these groups had on our current value systems of democracy and freedom, even as Revisionism aims to wedge Islam into history's foundations.
The Parthenon in Athens.