The great monolith in the West that was traditional religion began to crack in the Renaissance; its erosion accelerated after the Scientific Revolution, and modernity weakened its authority and credibility even further.

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The Renaissance marked a shift towards humanism and individualism, challenging the Church's authority. The Scientific Revolution introduced empirical evidence and reasoning, further questioning religious explanations. Modernity, with its emphasis on rationality and secularism, continued to diminish traditional religious authority and credibility.

The Great Monolith in the West That Was Traditional Religion