Demspotis
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[/quote] And it paid off: Many Christian populations are among the most advanced populations on Earth, with the lowest frequencies of inherited diseases and evil and the most beautiful people. This algorith works for us. Let's not change it, lest we revert back to animal status. [/quote] Historically, the rise and imposition of Christianity heralded the loss of civilization and advancement. Western societies began re-advancing with the Renaissance, which included the beginning of restoration of pre-Christian civilization, science and learning. This process continues. Thus, the "Christian" societies in question are in reality at least partly post-Christian. Also among the currently most advanced populations? Some non-Christian societies, such as Japan. Going back to the OP - there's nothing particularly new in this find; the significance seems to be in the scrap of papyrus being the oldest surviving one that mentions such details. Still, as has been said, it doesn't actually prove anything other than that someone once wrote those words. Just like the internet, anything could be written on a piece of papyrus, with no connection to whether or not it is true.
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