Rise of christianity part 2
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Christian persecutions increased as the Roman Empire declined and Romans blamed Christians. Many Christians were martyred through methods like crucifixion, burning alive, feeding to wild animals, and other torturous deaths. The Romans had difficulty suppressing Christianity as Christians welcomed martyrdom, further spreading their faith. Eventually, Emperor Constantine ended persecutions and legalized Christianity through the Edict of Milan.
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- 3. As the Roman Empire starts its decline
- 4. persecution steps up as Romans blame the Christians.
- 7. still more killed in the arena.
- 8. popular method was for them to be killed by wild animals.
- 9. Cooked To Death Saint Lawrence of Rome
- 10. Dragged To Death St. Saturninus of Toulouse
- 12. Starved To Death Saint Hyacinth
- 13. Boiled To Death Saint Cecilia
- 14. A problem the Romans faced is that the Christians welcomed death and the chance to be martyred.
- 15. They took joy in death… which the Romans found bizarre.
- 16. They would even taunt the crowd to kill them.
- 17. Some Christians went to extreme lengths to avoid persecution, such as at Cappadocia.
- 27. Despite the Roman brute force the religion continued to spread.
- 29. As the faith spreads, it takes on an organizational hierarchy. Pope Priests Laity Cardinals Archbishop Bishop
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- 31. Constantine also called the Council of Nicaea
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