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AnswerWithout the conversion of Constantine, Christianity may have remained a minor sect within the Roman Empire. Certainly, it would never have achieved the ability to totally suppress other religions without imperial backing. The fact that Europe is seen today in terms of being Christian, is a legacy of Constantine and of his conversion to Christianity.
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Was Constantine a Greek Philosopher?

Several persons in history bear the name Constantine but none was a philosopher. The first known is Constantine I the Great Emperor of Rome and introductor of the christian religion as the official Roman religion.


Why was the Christian conversion of the Frankish king Clovis important?

The Christian conversion of the Franks is considered to be one of the most significant events in European and Western history. For eventually it would lead to an alliance of convenience between the Franks and the papacy for this was a political advantage not open to his Arian enemies.


Why did Constantine kill his own son and wife if he was a Christian?

It should be noted that while Constantine, Hitler and others have claimed to be Christians, there is 0 proof to affirm that claim. Constantine's only 'conversion' story was that he saw a sign in the sky once before a battle. After winning the Battle of the Tiber River he decides to add Christ to a lengthy list of other religions he was already practicing. There is no indication that he was ever a Christian which explains why he behaved as an unregenerate person. True Christians, TRUE Christians, strive to be like Christ and repent when they fail in that endeavor.


What was significant about Constantine's conversion to Christianity?

AnswerHistorians and scholars continue to debate how genuine Constantine's conversion to Christianity really was, with some saying that he merely saw Christianity as a useful tool for unifying and governing the empire. Whatever reasons Constantine had, his conversion to Christianity was one of the key events in world history. He gave state patronage to what had until then been very much a minority religion, began the persecution of the pagan temples, as well as persecution of the Jews, and ultimately ensured that Christianity dominated the empire and eventually spread throughout much of the world. Some may argue that the resultant spread of Christianity led to the rise of Islam in its present form.His close involvement in Church affairs ensured relative unity of Christianity for the short-term and helped change some of the doctrine and practices of the Church. Not only did Constantine begin to change the empire from pagan to Christian, he changed Christianity as well.


What happend in history today 25th of March?

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Discounting Jesus who was Jewish anyway who is the most famous Christian in history?

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Why did Constantine kill his own son and wife if he was a Christian?

It should be noted that while Constantine, Hitler and others have claimed to be Christians, there is 0 proof to affirm that claim. Constantine's only 'conversion' story was that he saw a sign in the sky once before a battle. After winning the Battle of the Tiber River he decides to add Christ to a lengthy list of other religions he was already practicing. There is no indication that he was ever a Christian which explains why he behaved as an unregenerate person. True Christians, TRUE Christians, strive to be like Christ and repent when they fail in that endeavor.


Why is the Queen so important to Christians church?

I am really not sure what you mean by this question, but if you are referring to the history of the Christian church, Queen Eleni (Helen), the wife of Constantine, was instrumental in making Christianity a popular religion. It was because of her interest in this 'new' religion that the Emperor Constantine decided to make it the official State religion.


What has the author Damian Zynda written?

Damian Zynda has written: 'Toward a spirituality of conversion' -- subject(s): Conversion, Christian life, History of doctrines, Spiritual formation


How does history remember emperor Constantine?

History remembers Constantine by naming the capital of the Byzantine Empire after him (Constantinople). It is now Instabul, Turkey. Constantine is also remembered a the emperor who legalized Christianity.


What was significant about Constantine's conversion to Christianity?

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Which roman emperor made christianity the official religion of the roman empire?

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