........among the ancients were people wiser and more morally aware than I...
The ancients also ..
*Killed to spread religion .
* Condemed the simplest sciences as the work of the devil.
*Chopped the hands of thieves.
*Crucified anyone that applied logic to..or questioned religious beliefs.
*Commanded armies to murder first born children.
*Murdered to obtain land.
* Enslaved others based on ethnic differences.
*Sold others into slavery.
*Poisoned monarchs and leaders out of jealousy.
*Abandoned newborn babies if they seemed weak , sick, handicapped or if they were NOT male.
If you are trying to "Debate" the best of morals died with "the ancients " .. take a better stance..?