What is the most significant event in the history of mankind

[Trey of Diamonds]

I was reading an article and the author said that Christmas was the the most significant event in the history of mankind. I found that to be a bit arrogant and I disagree. Certianly the birth of Christ could be considered the most significant event for Christians but I doubt the rest of the world would consider it so.

So, what do you consider the most significant event in the history of mankind? I'm curious how many folks select a religious event and what that means to people of other faiths.

 

[Storm]

I would say the development of language, with religion itself being a close second.

 

[Elessar]

The moment humanity came into existence. Whether you believe the story as laid forth in the Tanakh literally, or you are an atheist who believes in pure random chance, I don't think any of us can disagree that the single most important event in the history of humanity is humanity's own appearance.

Funny, though. I'd think, for someone who thinks it has something to do with Messiah Yeshua, it would be the moment of his death or resurrection, not his birth. But, to each his own.

 

[Storm]

I dunno, Elessar, is that really an event in human history? I was thinking it meant once we were here. Kinda the same way that abiogenesis is not evolution....

 

[Trey of Diamonds]

I dunno, Elessar, is that really an event in human history? I was thinking it meant once we were here. Kinda the same way that abiogenesis is not evolution....

yeah, I was thinking the same but it is a good point.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

I really wouldn't say their is one particular most significant event. There have been many events that have been so significant, that you really can't say which is better. The decline of Feudalism, WWII, the progression into a new age, establishing of the ancient Roman Empire, and the Greek nation, the monks deciding to record pre-christian history, and the inventing of the printing press are a few events that come to mind.

 

[Storm]

yeah, I was thinking the same but it is a good point.

It is.

 

[Magic Man]

I would say the development of language

Either this or the making of stone tools.

 

[Storm]

Either this or the making of stone tools.

I thought about including that, too. Great minds think alike.

 

[Magic Man]

I thought about including that, too. Great minds think alike.

Yeah, but what about ours?

 

[Storm]

I thought about including that, too. Great minds think alike.

Yeah, but what about ours?

 

[Trey of Diamonds]

I have a hard time selecting as well. Here are some that resonate for me.

• Establishing the code of Hammurabi.
• Human migration from Africa into Europe 700,000 BC.
• Animal domestication.
• Discovery of fermintation (discovered by women).
• Rise of Sparta
• Discovery of Algebra

Can you guess which of these I'm leaning towards?

 

[Storm]

Fermentation?

Would you mind posting the reasoning behind these choices? Some I would agree are highly significant, but I don't see why Sparta is any more significant than other cultures.

 

[Trey of Diamonds]

Fermentation?

Yep, beer!

From Wiki

The invention of bread and beer has been argued to be responsible for humanity's ability to develop technology and build civilization.

Would you mind posting the reasoning behind these choices? Some I would agree are highly significant, but I don't see why Sparta is any more significant than other cultures.

Ok

Establishing the code of Hammurabi.
This could be argued as the birth of all Law.

Human migration from Africa into Europe 700,000 BC.
Coming out of Africa was pretty significant for the Human Race

Animal domestication.
Because dogs are important. (Cows and chickens too.)

Discovery of fermintation (discovered by women).
Because I love beer.

Rise of Sparta
I think much of military philosophy can be traced back to the Spartans. Discipline and Honor are often taught by referencing the Spartans. Like it or not, the military plays a huge role in human history.

Discovery of Algebra
Math is important, even though I hate it and know very little about it. Give me words any day. Still, I suppose it's significant to those who understand the language.

 

[Storm]

Ok

Establishing the code of Hammurabi.
This could be argued as the birth of all Law.

Yeah, I understood this one pretty well.

Animal domestication.
Because dogs are important. (Cows and chickens too.)

I would counter that with the development of agriculture. (Or horticulture, which preceded it.)

Discovery of fermintation (discovered by women).
Because I love beer.

Personal bias.

Rise of Sparta
I think much of military philosophy can be traced back to the Spartans. Discipline and Honor are often taught by referencing the Spartans. Like it or not, the military plays a huge role in human history.

Athens (democracy).

Discovery of Algebra
Math is important, even though I hate it and know very little about it. Give me words any day. Still, I suppose it's significant to those who understand the language.

Taming of fire.

Just to be clear, I'm not meaning to say that any of these things are INsignificant, but I don't think they're MORE significant than the counter-examples. (I'm being a bit contrary, but this is a debate section, after all. Besides, I know you love it. )

 

[Elessar]

Definitely, in modern history, it was Hiroshima. Not for a good reason; for a bad one. It showed the world the precipice we stand on; it would be so easy just to destroy the entire human race, like that...

 

[Storm]

Definitely, in modern history, it was Hiroshima. Not for a good reason; for a bad one. It showed the world the precipice we stand on; it would be so easy just to destroy the entire human race, like that...

But it wouldn't have happened without the attack on Pearl Harbor.

 

[painted wolf]

I would say the splitting of the Atom.
Mankind has the power to distroy not just himself but everything. Or to use that power for peacefull purposes. This is mankinds ultimate test.

Agriculture is also one of those things, but it was discovered multiple times so... who gets the credit?

Fire, stone tools, faith all predate humanity.

wa:do

 

[zenzero]

Friend Trey of Diamonds,

What is the most significant event in the history of mankind

If the question was * in the history of LIFE* then surely evolution of humans would be the response.
Other than that do not know about any thing significant *RELIGIOUSLY* as the question is under *religious Debates* section.
Love & rgds

Love & rgds

 

[Caladan]

The Most significant event? ... Well, there was this one time with this German tourist..

other than that, speaking of Germany I suppose that a recent significant event was the fall of the Berlin wall.