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Father Nicholas Steno, is often identified as the father of geology.


Thomas E. Woods Jr.


#geology #science #western-civilization #catholicism

The first person to measure the rate of acceleration of a free falling body was Father Giambattista Riccioli.


Thomas E. Woods Jr.


#science #western-civilization #catholicism

Father Roger Boscovich is often credited as the father of modern atomic theory.


Thomas E. Woods Jr.


#science #western-civilization #catholicism

The sun glanced off a long, wicked looking knife in the Comanche's grip. At least Cash wouldn't have long to mourn. The other Indians held similar weapons, but they hung back as their leader knelt next to Sullivan. He muttered something, low and guttural, a single syllable that sounded like an insult, then picked up a lock of Sullivan's hair. The knife descended toward his scalp. "No!" Reese shouted. "Me." The Comanche paused and stared at him with a spark of interest, almost admiration. But that couldn't be since the Indian had no idea what Reese was saying. He continued to try anyway. "Me first." He struggled, wishing he could use his hands to point at himself. "Shut the hell up, Reese," Sullivan said. "What possible difference does it make who they kill first?" "Who knows what might happen. While they're working on me, anyone could show up and save the rest of you." "In that case, me first," Cash drawled. "Me." "No. Yo primero!" "Kid, I'm the only one without a wife and far too many children. No one would miss me." "I would." The words were punctuated by the distinct sound of a rifle being cocked. All eyes turned toward the man who had appeared at the edge of the clearing. Cash's sigh of relief was in direct contrast to the sneer in his voice. "About damn time, Rev. We've been waitin' on you.


Lori Handeland


#rock-creek-six-series #western #historical-romance

A line, a short line, stumbles off into the morning. Thirty two men.


Erich Maria Remarque


#men

Colonialism is an idea born in the West that drives Western countries - like France, Italy, Belgium, Great Britain - to occupy countries outside of Europe.


Ahmed Ben Bella


#born #britain #colonialism #countries #drives

It has been true in Western societies and it seems to be true elsewhere that you do not find democratic systems apart from capitalism, or apart from a market economy, if you prefer that term.


Peter L. Berger


#be true #been #capitalism #democratic #economy

But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for democracy also have to consider that they have obligations towards these countries.


Omar Bongo


#consider #countries #democracy #link #obligations

In brief, Western democracy, as other political models, is not exportable to all regions of the world.


Omar Bongo


#democracy #models #other #political #regions

The principle of responsibility and collective sanctions is incompatible with the Western concept of justice.


Omar Bongo


#concept #incompatible #justice #principle #responsibility






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