What is the most significant event in the history of mankind

[Arlanbb]

You folks have come up with good ideas BUT it was the invention of the TOOTHPICK that changed everything. People had to have clean teeth to think right and come up with all these other great things to do. Haven't you noticed all the great thinkers have a toothpick in there mouth while they go about thinking great things to do? .......where is my box of toothpicks??

 

[Trey of Diamonds]

There's a sporatically re-emerging theory in Anthropology that says just that. :yes:

Then I'm sticking to my guns!

The discovery of Beer is the most significant event in the history of mankind!

 

[Elessar]

Stone tools predate Homo sapiens by a long shot. There is some evidence that Australopiths may have used simple stone tools like pebble choppers.
Neanderthals show evidence of religous behavior and they lived long before we did.

The splitting of the Atom and influence over the basic bulding blocks of the universe however is a major development that can't be ignored.
I'd also like to add the discovery of DNA and its revolutionizing medicine and the begining of our exlporation of genetic engineering.

wa:do

But some would consider australopiths humans. I wouldn't, but some would. And Neanderthals could also be considered human (they are in genus Homo, as Homo sapiens, and "Human" derives from "Homo")

 

[painted wolf]

So then they must consider Chimps humans as well then? Its certainly the broadest definition of human I've heard yet.

Neanderthals are morphologically and genetically not human... unless Lions are Tigers?

wa:do

 

[Storm]

LOL, no I wouldn't consider chimps human.

 

[Arlanbb]

I still stick with the TOOTHPICK.

 

[Trey of Diamonds]

I still stick with the TOOTHPICK.

Toothpicks and beer!

 

[Mister Emu]

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.

Even without the religious involvement of the issue, look at history and see the impact His life has made, if you don't consider it the most significant event, it is one of the most so...

 

[Japaholic]

Whist I accept it is a negative viewpoint I think the most significant by far was the invention of fire arms, followed closely by nuclear weapons.

I have seen people being shot and have seen the damage done first hand by nuclear weapons. But I digress, I argue that the invention of fire arms is the most significant event.

 

[Caladan]

Even without the religious involvement of the issue, look at history and see the impact His life has made, if you don't consider it the most significant event, it is one of the most so...

Im interested to hear what do you think the historical impact of Jesus is?

 

[Mister Emu]

Im interested to hear what do you think the historical impact of Jesus is?

Christianity...

 

[Japaholic]

Im interested to hear what do you think the historical impact of Jesus is?

The most misquoted human being ever to have lived.

He has been used to justify 1000's of atrocities and wars. Thats a real pity because what Jesus had to say makes a lot of sense.

 

[Caladan]

Christianity...

Maybe the birth of Paul is the most significant event in history then.

 

[Smoke]

Maybe the birth of Paul is the most significant event in history then.

That's what I was thinking.

 

[Renji]

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.

Uhmm, the Birth,Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ (as the part of my faith), discovery of medicines to cure illness, the invention of the light bulb and telephone (as well as the Computers, T.V,internet and cellphones) and the man's first step on the moon.

 

[Trey of Diamonds]

Even without the religious involvement of the issue, look at history and see the impact His life has made, if you don't consider it the most significant event, it is one of the most so...

So would you say that Christ was more or less significant than Budda, Mohammad, or Moses? Why should Christianity be considered so significant?

 

[painted wolf]

Thought I'd add the discovery of antibiotics and sterilization to the list.
Vaccination should go on the list as well.

Millions of lives have been saved by these discoveries.

I still think the splitting of the atom as #1.

wa:do

 

[frg001]

The day(s) the first humans created pictures, music, objects for the sheer enjoyment of them.

Xmas is just one of countless beginnings of particular religions.

 

[Troublemane]

I think the first lunar landing was the most significant, as it represents the moment we broke free of our confinement to this world and began to explore other worlds. :angel2:

 

[Mister Emu]

Maybe the birth of Paul is the most significant event in history then.

So would you say that Christ was more or less significant than Budda, Mohammad, or Moses? Why should Christianity be considered so significant?

Yes religiously and probably historically... look at the impact of Christianity on the world, both good or ill...