The Idea of Freedom
As we celebrate the 74 th anniversary of our independence from the British rule, we appear to be even more resolute in our persistence to deny some of the unpleasant facts, that allowed Europeans to conquer and brutalize ancient and wealthy civilizations, such as ours. We refuse to accept the answers and explanations to the uncomfortable questions, that are relevant today, more than ever. For example, consider the following: 1. How did Europeans, whom we believed to be primitive, become so powerful in the Middle Ages, especially 14 th and 15 th century, that they were able to conquer and enslave ancient civilization which had mastered art, science, mathematics, and philosophy? Most of us refuse to acknowledge, it was the Renaissance, total break from the past dogmas and acceptance of a new paradigm, that helped Europeans reinvent themselves as a great political, economic, and scientific power that shall rule the world for man...