Because Islam has no fear of mathematics and science, in the middle ages, the Islamic world vastly outstripped the Christian in mathematics, science and architecture. However, the Christians were much more willing than the Muslims to abandon the rigid patriarchal tribal social rules of their holy book. This allowed the Christians to outstrip the Muslims in the 20th century. The Christians for the most part have abandoned morality in the broad sense of fair play and embraced corporate cut-throat ethics. This may well lead to their decline in the 21st century. No one wants to do business with a man trying to cheat him.
~ Roedy (born: 1948-02-04 age: 64)