text: Having an historical perspective on western civilization, one cannot ignore the impact of Christian values and institutions. These are intertwined in the Anglican Church and this epitomizes the correlation. But, it must be concluded by any rationalist that Christianity is based upon superstitious beliefs that were honed and developed over a period of 300 years. This was both a political and an intellectual process. 
  
  Theology was viewed as the highest intellectual pursuit. The Catholic church was the most powerful institution. Science has debunked all of the claims made in the bible. Indeed, it is impossible for us to think without a scientific perspective. Those who continue to pursue religion do so to maintain a bi-furcated world view where superstitions are always held up along side our more rational thoughts. It is a system of thought that offers promises and comforts that are appealing to some, even if they are silly to others, and so they persist.