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The whole process of building a new civilization in the West, found itself vigorously opposed by the Christian Church.. Before the time of Muhammad the Church had objected to the scientific spirit as well as to investigation and logic. Muhammad had taught and encouraged science, learning and reason, and.. the Church.. found itself more and more estranged from human progress. (51:2) The civilization of the West, resulting from the impact of Islam on Christendom proved to be one of enormous and ever-extending material power.. The initiative in producing this wonderful culture was not taken by the Church.. It was a secular movement springing from the sudden.. emancipation of the human spirit, and originated with the laity.. yet the religious authorities regarded logic and investigation as wrong..
(51:3)
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