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OPINION Because the persecution only fanned the flames in Christian's hearts. And because if you are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for something, you really and truly believe in it.

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Q: Why did Christianity continue to spread even though the Romans tried to stop it?
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What happened during the during the Romans?

Many things happened. Ancient Roman civilisation lasted 1,200 years. The Romans conquered many lands. The Roman Empire was the was the second largest antiquity saw and the 15th largest in history. Christianity started in Judea which at the time was part of the Roman Empire and spread though this empire. The early development of Catholic and Orthodox Christianity occurred in the Roman days.


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Which missionary spread early Christianity?

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Where did christianity spread too?

All over the world; though even though there are some peoples that have not heard the gospel message, the commandment of Jesus is to "teach all nations" (Matthew 27.19,20)


Where did the jesuits spread chrisitianity?

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The spread of Christianity persecution of Christian and the triumph of Christianity?

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Which countries has Baha'i spread to?

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Where was Christianity founed?

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How did the fall of the Roman Empire lead to different forms of worship?

It did not. Different forms of worship existed durning the empire. The Romans tolerated the religions of the conquered people, though Christianity was pesecuted several times. This was because it spread throughout the empire (while the others were localised) and, unlike the other religions of the time, it was monotheistic. The various forms of Chrisitanity developed before the fall of the empire. No new religions developed out of the fall of the empire.


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