Quote Originally Posted by Papewaio
Or the lands might be rich because they base their ideas on verifiable facts rather then unverifiable ones.

Knowledge is power. Knowledge that is not allowed to be tested defeats the purpose.
yeah or they're rich because they used religion to supress other people, and said it was good because their religion said so.

like this.

we should go get some slaves
why?
because it is our duty as a good christ to let these barbarians get in touch with our god.

this could be a reason why they're rich dont you think