Often I wish people would have a greater appreciation for history. Humans are basically story telling animals and history is the story of humankind, written down by our ancestors and offer an insight into the human condition, past and present. That's why I feel totally saddened when I see people in the media that have a profound lack of history. In this case, I feel it borders (if not crosses) the line of blatant and inexcusable ignorance. I have attached a youtube video of Sherri Shepard. She is the newest member on the view and has gained my attention because of the silly beliefs and statements she makes. She denies evolution, and when asked if she thought the world was flat, she answered with all seriousness, "I don’t know. I never thought about it." In the latest batch of dumb, she made two comments that I find excelling ignorant of even a basic understand of history.
1. She didn't know the Greeks and the Romans came because Christianity, and made the claim that Greeks feed Christians to the lions.
2. She claims that "Jesus came first” (before Greeks and Romans) and stated “I don’t think anything pre-dated Christians".

Just... wow. Seriously, you believe that? Could I recommend you read some history books, or perhaps, rent a couple of documentaries about Greek/Roman culture. I feel that it is becoming increasingly acceptable today for people to celebrate their ignorance loudly and proudly. It makes me weep.

Skeptical Simon