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Roman Persecution

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Roman Persecution

Early Christians faced persecution but grew stronger, leading to the Roman Catholic Church's establishment.

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Roman Persecution

  • The Christian church was born in the time of the Roman Empire's dominion over Judea and Palestine.
  • The early Christians experienced great persecution.
    • The Christians were beaten, imprisoned, tortured and thrown to the lions.
    • Despite the tortures Christians grew stronger in their faith and the Church continued to expand.
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New Christians perseverance

  • By the 4th century, it was evident that the new Christians would not back down on their beliefs.
  • Christians were brave and joyful in the midst of persecution and in the face of death.
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Roman Catholic Church

  • In the 4th century Emperor Constantine saw the sign of the cross in the sky which led him to victory in battle.
    • Shortly after that victory the empire-wide Roman Catholic Church was established.

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1Year 7

1.1Origins of Abrahamic Faith

1.2Judaism

1.3Christianity

1.4Buddhism

1.5Disciplinary Knowledge

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3.1Life & Death

3.2Extremism

3.3Equality

4Additional Concepts

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