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Christianity is said to have been founded in the first century CE. It grew slowly throughout the Roman Empire until, at the beginning of the 4th century, it probably involved around ten percent of the population.
At this point, Emperor Constantine gave the proto-Catholic-Orthodox branch of Christianity state patronage. This patronage made Christianity socially and politically desirable for some, and the religion grew quite rapidly. In the decade of the 380s, Christianity was made the state religion, and in 391 CE pagan worship was banned. Although paganism continued on the fringes of the Empire for some centuries, the ban on pagan worship meant that every person was officially required to be a Christian.
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∙ 14y agoIt spread word of mouth and not as openly proclaimed in places due to persectuions, but yet is spread like fire. This is the result of the Holy Spirit of God having a very strong influence in the lives of early believers. The believers lives were in stark contrast to the quality of lives lead by the pagans that made up Rome, and quickly won over people that found their commitment and their personal practice of personal holiness, admireable in such a decadent society. A big physical reason for it spreading so quickly through out the various regions of the Roman Empire was the vast Roman network of roads than ran through out the whole empire, making travel pretty easy, compared to any other period of history before.
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∙ 14y agoChristianity has remained stable in absolute numbers for around a hundred years, but given the growth of human population in that time, its relative share of humanity has decreased somewhat. In other words, it isn;t spreading at all, just staying where it is.
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∙ 12y agoIt was adapted by Rome, and thus an official religion to many people. There were aggressive conversion attempts, and many were violent and forceful. Christianity is a universalizing religion, offering acceptance and pennance to those not born into it, ergo, it attracts many converts seeking eternal life.
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∙ 9y agoChristianity spread as more people heard the preached word. Citizens found hope in the gospel. The Bible was not yet produced but the disciples preached in surrounding areas.
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∙ 14y agoChristianity is still spreading.
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What religion has spread most rapidly in Asia?
If we take time as a measure of the spread of religion,then since its establishment ,Islam is the religion which spread or still spreading rapidly in Asia followed by Christianity.
What were the sequence of events that led to the spread of Christianity?
The birth of Jesus, the beginning of John the Baptist's ministry, Jesus' ministry,and the crucifixion of Jesus, all eventually led to the spread of Christianity. Christianity spread rapidly once it was made the official religion of the Roman Empire in the year, 380.
Why did Greek culture spread so rapidly across the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea?
it spreded so rapidly because of how the y were fighting across seas and the spread became to get bigger and bigger
How did the geography of the roman affect the spread of Christianity?
Well as we know Rome is near the Tiber River so it was difficult for people to cross it to spread Christianity.
Why were European so interested in exploration in the 1400?
To spread Christianity
Where is Christianity spread to?
Christianity is spread all over the world.
How was the black death spread so rapidly in medievil cities?
People and rats lived in extremely close (and very filthy) conditions, making it easy for the plague to spread rapidly.
Why did fires spread so rapidly in the Kobe earthquake?
fires speard rapidly because the fire fighters did not have any water to but them out
Why do you believe Christianity rapidly spread in the Roman Empire and is still a rapidly spreading religion today?
I Don't believe it is rapidly spreading today. 2000 years ago most people were dirt poor, religion is a way out, so to speak. "Your life is crap now, but believe in my imaginary god and after you die your 'life' will be all milk and honey"
Why were europeans so interested in exploration the 1400 and 1500?
To spread Christianity. They thought it was what their God wanted them to do as if it would help save the people of the world.
What continent is Christianity growing fastest?
Factually speaking, Christianity is the largest growing religion and continues to grow in large numbers, Millions of Africans Convert to Christianity every year. Christianity (Mainly Protestantism) has also spread rapidly in China, about more than 60 million have converted.
Where did Christianity spread to in 325 A.D.?
By 325ad Christianity had spread throughout the Roman Empire and to Britain. If you google "spread of Christianity map" you will find maps showing the spread.
