Christianity

Christian leaders preached that they were there to help those in need. However, they also insisted that they and they alone had the correct understanding of both human truth and divine reality. […]

Throughout the reign of Theodosius I, many Christians raided pagan temples and destroyed them. They even disfigured pagan statues in accordance with biblical passages. […]

Theodosius I seriously opposed the Arian interpretation of Christianity and advocated a kind of orthodox Christianity. This orthodox Christianity had emerged from the Council of Nicaea. […]

All the emperors of the Roman Empire after Julian the Apostate were Christian. But none may have been as dedicated to the cause and so much against paganism as Theodosius I. […]

Julian’s ascension to the throne eventually led to the suppression of Christianity. His seemingly innocuous approach to religion revived paganism while having a significant impact on Christianity. […]

Constantius II rose to power after manipulating his way through a familial bloodshed. As a devout Christian, he supported the Church vehemently while passing stringent laws against paganism. […]

With Christianity already in its full bloom, Constantine had little to do during his reign. However, his efforts invested the church with extensive power and funds. Moreover, his conversion to Christianity furthered the cause. […]

Supporting Alexander in the Arian controversy, the ‘Nicene Creed’ proclaimed to believe Christ as an equal to God, the Father. […]