The three great elements of modern civilization, Posted on June 7, 2017June 7, 2012 by admin “The three great elements of modern civilization, Gun powder, Printing, and the Protestant religion.” — Thomas Carlyle Author: Thomas Carlyle Category: religion Tags: religion, Thomas Carlyle Spread the love Related posts: Wonder is the basis of worship. Let us put theology out of religion. Religion is just mind control. Forget sex or politics or religion, loneliness