RELIGIONS
CHRISTIANITY
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Question
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A diverse empire where all religions were welcome
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Primarily a Christian empire
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Remained a polytheistic empire
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Home to many atheist
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Detailed explanation-1: -In 313 AD, the Emperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, which accepted Christianity: 10 years later, it had become the official religion of the Roman Empire.
Detailed explanation-2: -Constantine made Christianity the main religion of Rome, and created Constantinople, which became the most powerful city in the world. Emperor Constantine (ca A.D. 280– 337) reigned over a major transition in the Roman Empire-and much more.
Detailed explanation-3: -Christianity was born in the Roman Empire. Jesus Christ was executed by Roman authorities in Jerusalem, a city in a Roman province. His disciples set about spreading the word of this new religion with remarkable success in the crowded cities of the Empire.
Detailed explanation-4: -The first Christian emperor was Constantine. After he had a dream of Jesus telling him to paint the Chi-Rho symbol on his shield, he won the battle with Maxentius. He then officially declared his conversion to Christianity.