“Classical knowledge was forgotten, Christianity itself was largely displaced by paganism ...”
From 632-1499, classical knowledge was destroyed by the invading Islamic armies of Muhammad and his disciples who fought 528 battles against western armies, and enslaved western women; Christianity was displaced by Islam. Fear of Islam stemming from this horrific period still pervades western civilization today.
“Fear of Islam stemming from this horrific period still pervades western civilization today.”
Why does the fear have to stem from that period? The mooselimbs are drenched in the blood of the innocent now, just as they were then.