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Adam & Eves' fall is taken as a core of myths related to the explanation of evil & human nature. We suggest which myths could inspire the biblical version. Also, we present the ideas that nourish either the so-called popular wisdom or the philosophical debates. "The Fall" is used as a way to show how different cultures, especially the religious aspects, adopt & transform myths in order to suit certain worldviews & how they can be useful to construct social & political life. 19 References. Adapted from the source document.

The term civilization designates an ethos & set of values different from primitive societies; various interpretations of civilization are examined, especially that of Samuel P. Huntington (2001). In a globalized world, civilizations are not geographically distinct as nation-states. There exists a hegemonic capitalist civilization without a single power center & a second civilization of the Third World, in conflict with the first. Popular US culture has been converted into a universal utopia & exported throughout the world via the media. The so-called decadence of Western cultures & the place of religion in civilization are discussed. 18 References. Adapted from the source document.

Presents an extensive review of Sumerian myths as a tribute to the deciphering work of US scholar Samuel Noah Kramer. The southern part of ancient Babylonia, Sumer (4500-1750 BC) was a key area in the cradle of civilization. Sumerian myths predate similar Biblical stories in Genesis, such as the Flood. Values that underlay everyday Sumerian life & worldview emerge from a study of their myths. Speculation on reasons for the decline & extinction of the Sumerians is also addressed in Kramer's works. 18 References. Adapted from the source document.

This article traces the paths of intolerance as a result of new discoveries in science & technology. The process of globalization is breaking traditional identities created by the modern state. The author presents the new scientific branches to open a discussion on the consequences of globalization & also to introduce the link of this research with a new identity, a planetary group, called "extropians" or "transhumanists," who are using multimedia to spread their beliefs. Discussion focuses on their points of view on the present & future of humanity, what they reject & why, & the need to consider the scope of tolerance. 9 References. Adapted from the source document.