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it had the means of spreading its ideas, e.g. missionaries from Calvins academy in Geneva, and also the Geneva printing press made easy distribution of ideas.
Calvins church also had the structural support, unlike luther. Calvinist followers could set up their own private worship (conventicles), which then escalated into parish counsels etc. This made it possible for independants to practise calvinism. Luther had no structure behind his ideas which made it hard for followers to worship without looking for superior guidance.. if you get my drift....
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What was the role that Calvinism played in the early history of America?
In the early history of America, Calvinism played a role in religion. Many of the settlers practiced religion that was a natural outgrowth of the principles Calvin believed. As colonies spread, Calvinism was not as rigid.
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.
Which religion spread rapidly through conquest and intercontinental trade?
ISLAM
Who was the preacher who spread Calvinism to Scotland?
John Knox
Which nation of the British Isles did John Knox spread Calvinism?
Scotland.
Did religion over the years help spread tolerance or has it caused more division?
Religion over the years has had the tolerance stand still, people are still in arguments about religion, but people do still go church, though since the second world war religion has spread rapidly.
What was the northernmost country where calvinism spread?
I believe it's scotland,england,italy
What was the northern most country where calvinism spread?
Parts of Switzerland, Scotland, the Netherlands and Hungary.
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"
What are the religions that Japan has?
The only real religion that was founded in Japan is Shinto however Buddhism and Christianity have rapidly spread to become the more popular religions in Japan
Who are the people who help spread a religion?
Missionaries are the people who help spread a religion.
How did the movement of calvinism develop?
John calvin's ideas spread through his publications which were read throughout europe. They also spread through his preaching at the church in geneva where he was minister.
