"Eegore probably not, but do we give credit to  religion  for the works of
, Pascal,
Galileo, and others?,"

 I think we should, but I also think it should be limited to the activities of the person(s) involved to the specific contribution and if they were religious.  For instance Galileo even though prosecuted by the church,  was still religious, and made great contributions.  So yeah religion played a part, but I don't think every advancement involving the planet is a direct result of Catholicism because Galileo was Catholic and provided accurate study of the Earth.

 I'm not saying anyone here has, but I know a few people who look at it this way.  Another example is that since the Church developed the concept of a hospital, all advancements in medical care ever would be attributed to the Church.