There have been numerous bursts of curiosity in Spinoza over the centuries, Germany experienced an explosion of interest in Spinoza during the 1780s, immediately prior to the French Revolution. ... The enlightenment began in an age of, "unprecedented intellectual turmoil which commenced in the mid-seventeenth century,"" and was associated with the scientific progress of the early seventeenth century, especially the discoveries of Galileo. These scientific advances gave rise to, "powerful new philosophical systems,"" producing a acute struggle between, "traditional, theologically sanctioned id...

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In the seventeenth century, people witnessed the developments of the Scientific Revolution that was advanced by the scientific method proposed by Sir Frances Bacon and the heliocentric arguments of Galileo Galilei. ... However, they could not be judged according to these standards because they did not have the medical nor scientific knowledge that exists today. ...

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Historically, Darwin had recently published The Origin of Species, and the new scientific ideas of evolution caused many to revoke God, Jesus and Christian living. ... Browning saw this scientific revolution as a bridge connected God and man; and answer to the mysteries of life. ...

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From the theory of evolution versus creation, which is the division of scientists who believe that the evolution of the world was created by "natural forces" and the scientific method creating the 'big bang' theory without the command of a god, which versus by religionists whom have an affirm belief that only God can create the world which goes by holy scriptures. ... This type of knowledge can open up eyes and start a new revolution, however, people will have to listen to it with a clear mind. ...

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During the 1960's a man by the name of Timothy Leary would cause a cultural revolution that questioned the perception our society had on hallucinogen drugs. ... The administration of this sacred drug in a religious setting to people who were religiously motivated provides a scientific demonstration that spiritual ecstasy, religious revelation, and union with God were now directly accessible. ...

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