This question is too vague.
But the early Christians first had to go through all the Jewish rights before they became Christians. Hope that helps.
The Beales' religious influence showed in their extreme devotion to their faith, which contributed to their delusional and erratic behaviors. Their beliefs fueled their sense of purpose and fueled their grandiose ideas and actions, leading them to act out in ways that were perceived as maniacal by others.
The more faith you showed and the more you practiced the ways of the bible, the more likely you were to get into heaven. You would not get in by paying indulgences and following rules of the Church and Pope.
For the same reason that lay Christians support monasteries. Not everyone is suited to a life of devotion, but most people recognize that spiritual seekers give back to their communities in myriad ways which should be supported.
They didn't have to pretend they were Christians.
Christians believed that Jesus was part of a new covenant between God and his followers. Jesus said that he did not come to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it (he still was an observant Jew). Christians found new ways to practice the faith that were not traditional Jewish practices, and were critical of some of the ways that the Law was being observed at the time.
Christians were often subjected to brutal spectacles in the Colosseum, where they were persecuted for their faith. They were sometimes executed in front of large crowds, facing wild animals or being martyred in various gruesome ways. These events were intended to serve as entertainment for the Roman populace, showcasing the power of the state and the consequences of defying its authority. While some Christians viewed these trials as a form of witness to their faith, the overall experience was one of suffering and sacrifice.
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Are there peculiar ways different cultures or nationalities practice their faith?
The first Christians were Jewish.
Christians believed that Jesus was the king of the Jews; a treasonous thought. Christians denounced what they felt were the sinful ways of the Romans.
In what ways does Gothic architecture display this time period as an Age of Faith
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