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Chapter 10 Section 2

The Christian Church. Chapter 10 Section 2. A Growing Faith. Why did Christianity Attract Followers? It gave meaning to people’s lives The ideas of Christianity were familiar to many Romans. It gave people the chance to be part of a caring group. A Growing Faith.

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Chapter 10 Section 2

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  1. The Christian Church Chapter 10 Section 2

  2. A Growing Faith Why did Christianity Attract Followers? • It gave meaning to people’s lives • The ideas of Christianity were familiar to many Romans. • It gave people the chance to be part of a caring group.

  3. A Growing Faith Why did the Romans Persecute the Christians? • Christians refused to honor the Roman emperor as a god. • They refused to serve in the army or hold public office. 3. They criticized Roman festivals and games.

  4. Rome Adopts Christianity Constantine • Accepted Christianity after seeing a flaming cross in the sky when he was about to go into battle. It said: “In this sign you will conquer.” He won the battle and believed God had helped him. • 2. Issued an order called the “Edict of Milan” • in A.D. 313 that made Christianity legal. • 3. Build churches in Rome and Jerusalem and led church officials serve in government.

  5. Rome Adopts Christianity • 1. Made Christianity Rome’s official religion in A.D. 392 • 2. Outlawed other religions Theodosius

  6. The Clergy Early Church Hierarchy • Patriarchs: Leaders of the Christian Church from which the title of Pope originated. • Archbishops: A bishop in control of an entire region. • Bishop: A member of the clergy in control of several churches that had formed a diocese. • Priests and Nuns: Members of the clergy who worked directly with the people. • Laity: Regular church members. Patriarchs Archbishops Bishops Priests and Nuns Laity

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