.. yes, being thrown into a mathematics using society is probably the best way to learn mathematics.
.. yes, being thrown into a society that builds things to a higher standard than your average Afghani mud hut engineer is probably the best way to learn how to build something better than your...
If you need a religion to keep you in line, so you don't go around stealing, cheating, killing and being an overall asshole, then overall, you're an asshole.