Originally Posted by Phaedrus 
Oh, please do tell which ideas have been rejected and/or corrupted due to religion.
I'm sure you have something specific in mind.
There's the traditional examples with regards to the earth being round and heliocentric models of the solar system.
The a recent example is the faith-based rejection of evolution and the teaching of creationism in schools. The newest trend is the intelligent design movement, with regards to both biology and physics/astronomy.
Be prepared to compare and contrast the amount of scientific discovery which has been rejected and/or corrupted due to secular governments, and (gasp!) other scientists as well.....
I'm not sure this is especially relevant. No one contends that all secular governments and individuals are perfect in this regard.
-It will be later tonight before I have a chance to respond.
