CHRISTIANITY

Monotheistic. Founded 2000 years ago Follow the teachings of the Old and New Testament. Emphasizes teachings of Jesus and the promise of eternal life through faith in Jesus as the messiah. Christians are called upon to spread their faith.

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GROWTH OF CHRISTIANITY

Paul the Apostle (5AD-67AD) established churches throughout the Roman Empire. Christians were a target of persecution.

In 313AD Emperor Constantine credited his victory in battle to the Christian God, legalized Christianity, and converted.

Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.

DIVISIONS IN CHRISTIANITY

Christianity, divided into Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox in 1054. During the 1500s the Protestant Reformation caused another major split, which resulted in two

centuries of religious warfare within Europe.