There were not eough people and plenty of seperation between them to minimize war. Then the conquests started and have
It is odd that you seem to ignore the biblical tale of being crucified for exercising free speech.
You may want to read this: Hypatia
I find it revealing that real wars started with the advent of religion and (forced) conversion.
Golden Ages were always built on the backs of slaves. Today the US is experiencing a Golden Age, but I see no general happiness in the population.
Are we just spoiled or do we have really poor, unhappy people living in the richest country in the world?