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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]]. | + | [[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.]] | ||
Revision as of 23:28, March 7, 2015
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.