What is the most significant event in the history of mankind

[doppelganger]

That said, I would certainly say that the greatest of these developments would have to be language. I am not saying that animals do not have language, but simply that ours has developed in such a way to allow the easy transport and exchange of ideas, upon which no other invention would have ever been possible.

That's why I was more specific about it, because non-human animals do have language. The peculiar ability to interact with one's environment through abstract worlds of thought is the big development. And the cornerstone of that is dualistic language structures - starting with 'yes'/'no', but really taking off in terms of its usefulness with the first acquisition of common nouns.

 

[Trey of Diamonds]

hm, I don't know... wine may give beer a run for its money.

Beer came first, 6000BC.

 

[painted wolf]

I don't know its really close... evidence from 6500 BC.
History of wine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

wa:do

 

[leahrachelle]

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

I agree.

 

[Trey of Diamonds]

I don't know its really close... evidence from 6500 BC.
History of wine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

wa:do

While arguements exist as to the dates of each, no one disputes which came first. Beer was the first example of fermination to be discovered. Some say it predates agriculture and in fact may have been the motivation behind it.

 

[painted wolf]

Some say a lot of things.

Agriculture started in many places, most of which did not have beer. Discovering beer in the Middle East would not have been a factor for American Natives to grow corn.

wa:do

 

[silvermoon383]

I say that the most significant event in human history is the Apollo 11 landing of 20 July 1969. No other event has shown what we are capable when we put our minds and efforts to a goal.

 

[Trey of Diamonds]

Some say a lot of things.

Agriculture started in many places, most of which did not have beer. Discovering beer in the Middle East would not have been a factor for American Natives to grow corn.

wa:do

True. But it is agreed that beer came before wine. The comment about it motivating the rise of agriculture is more fun than serious on my part, although it has been argued by scholars so I've heard.

 

[painted wolf]

I think the evidence for one before the other is fuzzy at best.
Perhaps the discovery of alcohol is more appropriate.

Humans have found as ways to get dunk over the centuries as food crops.

So booze (and getting drunk) in general would be the significant event.

wa:do

 

[Trey of Diamonds]

I think the evidence for one before the other is fuzzy at best.
Perhaps the discovery of alcohol is more appropriate.

Ok, it's a bit fuzzy. I still vote for beer though.

 

[Luminous]

Q: what is the most significant event...
A: the end.

 

[roli]

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.

I think it would be Christ's first coming but it saying that I think his second appearing will trump that one.
...but maybe it won't be clear until he appears in the clouds at the rapture.

I mean if any one person changed the world , it certainly was Jesus.
The bible alone is the most circulated book in the world and has stood the test of time among many who tried to destroy it.

 

[UnTheist]

When I was born

 

[BucephalusBB]

When I was born

Awww, must have missed that then..

 

[Smoke]

When I was born

Maybe, if being born is the most impressive thing you've ever done.

 

[Fr Skip]

To the individual to claimed that Christmas could not be the most important single event in human history on the basis that it might be significant for Christians but not necessarily so for non-Christians . . . Christ came to earth to save all mankind, even though we don't believe that or accept it, so His birth is significant for every single person on the face of this earth: living and dead. And if they cannot accept that, then let them not celebrate Christmas, let them return every Christmas bonus, let them treat 12/25 as if it were just another day, go to work, don't share in the family meal, etc.

 

[Midnight Pete]

Everything is interrelated, so that means all events are/were mutually dependent.

 

[Reptillian]

I can give you two of the triumphs of science: The eradication of smallpox and placing a man on the moon.

As far as important events go, the invention of agriculture and written language come to mind.

 

[javajo]

The Resurrection:

12Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?
13But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:
14And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.
15Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.
16For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:
17And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.
18Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
19If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
20But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
21For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
22For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
23But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. 1 Cor.15:12-23

 

[Midnight Pete]

I can give you two of the triumphs of science: The eradication of smallpox and placing a man on the moon.

Wasn't the moon-landing just one colossal PR event for the USA to "beat" the USSR?

As far as important events go, the invention of agriculture and written language come to mind.[/quote]

Which do you think came first?