What do your first steps look like when you wake up each morning? What are you doing when you get up in the mornings? Do we brush our teeth, wash our hair, shower and eat? This seems to be the new norm in society, and it’s not a problem. Did you ever wonder how you got to this point? It’s not about the routine of waking up, but rather your whole life. What are your routines? How did they come about? These questions can be answered by me or Christianity.
Even though early Christianity was not particularly relevant to the present day, it can help us connect to most modern cultures. This concept is more difficult to grasp if we don’t know much about Christianity’s roots in Europe, its fall, and the effects of Christianity on modern society. It’s best to start at the start, as with everything else. Many scholars believe the church of Gaul was the source of the first Christian missions. They were established in the second- or third century by some of the Celtic British residents. This quotation shows us that Christianity did not start as a religion only in Europe. It was founded with the intention of spreading Christianity in Europe. It spread quickly and took everything under its wing. This idea was adopted by many people. There were many reasons for this, but the most important was that people became scared when they started thinking about death and what happens after life. They needed something to fall on. The result was that they sought refuge in religion. It was obvious that religion could be used to fuel almost any action, but it wasn’t proved until Emperor Constantine. The most significant event in the history and evolution of Christianity worldwide was the conversion of Constantine, the Roman Empire’s emperor, and its subsequent transformation into a Christian Empire. On European soil, Constantine defeated Maxentius the African emperor. Constantine was thus made sole emperor. However, it does raise questions for most people. It turns out that the answer is more complex than it appears. Christianiy managed to keep some peace, provided you do not exclude those who did things “in the name God”. However, Christianity brought about violence as well. Germany, France, and The Netherlands each settled their religious issues through war…
For example, Lutheran Wurttemberg’s population dropped from 450,000 down to 100,000 during the period that was occupied 1634-1638 by the imperialists. Material damage was calculated at 34 millionthalers. The most common method of settling disputes was war. This quote clearly shows how devastating it was. This is a narrow view of an intense time that did not show how wars could harm the integrity and security of all. Even though they took a while to grasp the concept, people are smart. From the spring of 1643 up until the fall of l648, talks were ongoing. Two phases were used to resolve the outstanding issues in the war. The first lasted from November 1645 through June 1647 and saw Maximilian (Count Trautmannsdorf), become the chief imperial negotiator.
They seemed to have succeeded in implementing the resolutions they had been discussing for years. Even though France and other countries didn’t always accept the compromises, it was clear that they were better options than the alternatives. After the wars are over, Christianity’s story seems as if it were the same story as any other religion and leadership. There were many challenges, including corruption, discontent, rebellion, and deceit. However, it has survived the test. Knowing the history of Christianity and its influence in Europe, it is easy to see how this influences modern culture. Although corruption and war are topics I could address, my main concern is Christianities impact on modern society. Both religions hold similar beliefs and believe all people should follow them. This keeps humanity in a good relationship with God. Most Christians and Muslims believe Mary was a virgin. Jesus was also miraculously born. You can find other religions with similar beliefs to Christianity as well, according to this quote.
Although this doesn’t mean all religions are offshoots and derivatives of Christianity, it does suggest that Christianity has had some influence over religions. The impact of Protestant missionaries is a major factor in the development and spread stable democracies across the globe. This was revealed by a recent study. Robert Woodberry, sociologist, discovered that missionaries’ impact far outstrips 50 control variables such as GDP and British colonial status. A healthy production per person is a key factor in stable democratic governments. The data show that Protestant missionaries have been more effective in teaching and developing leaders.
The quote states that Christian missionaries had a crucial role in spreading “the Word of God” but also had an important influence on current-day society’s leadership. This information makes me wonder what society would be like without Christianity. However, this research is for another time. Knowing the history and impact of Christianity’s influence, it is easy to see how Early Christianity can be a link to most modern cultures without being relevant to the present. This is not to say it’s irrelevant to the present day. However, it can help shape our culture. It doesn’t matter if you are religious or not, religion will be part of your daily life.