
Originally Posted by
Tetrad
Naay gitawag ug catholic christianity (before constantine) and imperial christianity (after the "alleged" conversion of constantine), then the cristendom, protestant reformation, rennaisance..., great revival...and so on.
Catholic age (AD70- AD312) Christians have no divisions during this time but went underground for worship. The empire was puzzled for their zeal and courage in standing for the faith and in proclaiming the gospel. Thousands of Martyrs being put to death.
Imperial Christianity (AD313 - AD590) This is the time rome legalized christianity and embraced it as a state religion. Constantine being a pagan emperor merged paganism and christianity.
Age of Cristendom (590-1570AD) Christianity was being politicized and the start of the crusades and inquisition
Age of Reformation (15++AD - 16++AD) There are different waves of reformation starting from J.Wycliffe until Martin Luther who has the greatest impact that shook the whole of Europe.
Later came war and constant bloodshed between Rome and those who opposed its teachings for 30 years then the agreement of peace in Westphalia been established. From then onwards, the freedom to choose religion was tolerated.
Then the arisal of denominations first happen in europe....