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The Society of Jesus was officially founded in 1540, though they started meeting in 1534 in Montmarte, Paris. For the 480 years since then, the Jesuits have been working to spread Christianity.
Even during the period of their suppression (1773-1814) Jesuits found other ways to continue working for evangelization, often as diocesan priests or by setting up other religious orders.
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What is the difference in jesuits and Franciscans?
Missionaries spread the religious order by preaching and Jesuits by doing.
Many Jesuits became what and spread Catholicism throughout the world?
Missionaries
What are facts about Chrisitianity?
No
What were the three major activities of the Jesuits?
the three major activities of the Jesuits were:1. found superb schools through Europe.2. convert non-christians to catholicism3. stop the spread of Protestanism
Who founded jesuits known for their work to save Catholics from the spread of Protestantism?
St. Ignatius of Loyola was the principal founder.
Why did the jesuits settle in new france?
To spread the Roman Catholic religon to the native people and to establish schools for boys.
How did the Jesuits set out the spread the Catholic faith?
If by spread you mean impose their faith on others who neither wanted or needed it, yes they did.If by spread you mean destroy native culture and language in areas they worked in, yeas they did.
What is the special holy place for chrisitianity?
Jerusalem.
How might the Jesuits' focus on education have contribute to the counter reformation?
The Jesuits focus on education contributed to the Counter Reformation. Because of their education, the society could believe them more. Their education was based on a balance of faith and reason. The Jesuits studied languages so they could spread Catholicism across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Such training allowed the Jesuits to play a major role in supporting the Counter Reformation.
If the christians did not go on the crusade what would have happened?
Zionism would not be justified. Islam The True Religion would be spread. Conservative Chrisitianity would probably die out to Liberal Christianity as it is doing today.
Did the Jesuits help spread Catholicism throughout the world as the Portuguese took up the cause of spreading Catholicism in their empire?
Yes, it is true.
What is the main religion in Johannesburg South Africa?
Chrisitianity
