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submitted 3 days ago by miguel@lemmy.ml to c/memes@lemmy.ml

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[–] aeshna_cyanea@lemm.ee 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The concept of democracy came about around that time too (at least the Greek one, which arguably wasn't the first but I digress)

The Athenian concept of democracy had existed for the better part of a millennium by the time Christianity appeared.

[–] Lv_InSaNe_vL@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Hmm you're right. I thought it was closer to 0 ad, but it looks like it was closer to 600-300 bc.

Doesn't change my point though.