What has Christianity ever done for humanity?

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

There isn't much evidence that Christianity effectively held back science, and indeed in some cases it facilitated it.

Absolutely......there are tons of non-believers who can't wait to find a scientific explanation for "godly" things......I'm not being critical, just highlighting my view of Torie's point.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

I'm gonna go with Al's original line of thought: what a stupid question.

Stupid, Gustaf?  Probably nothing in history has cause more wars and death than religion........now that's stupid. 

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Stupid, Gustaf?  Probably nothing in history has cause more wars and death than religion........now that's stupid.  

I'd disagree with that.
Nationalism, racism, non-religious ideologies and the battle of dynasties caused more much war and death.

Maybe you're right and I was over-reaching a bit, but damn man far far too much death and destruction has occurred in the name of a "god".

God preaches love and I'll kill you if you don't see it my way......again, stupid.