Christianity Marks Departure
It can be maintained that Christianity marked a departure from the values and belief structures of the Greco-Roman cultures to the extent that the first tended to emphasize the importance of expansive teaching and conversion of followers, monotheism and a separation of church and state, while the later championed the importance of mystic secrecy, a variety of patron gods or civic gods, and the importance of rulers as gods. The Greco-Romans fell into a variety of cult organizations that emphasized the importance of keeping secret the doctrines and rites that could redeem their followers, according to Professor Weber. By contrast, the early Christians felt the road to their salvation lay in the salvation of followers, via their education and inclusion in the process of educating others. In addition, according to Professor Weber, Judaism… “Strengthened itself as a distinct, self-conscious belief by giving followers courage in times of persecution and making the
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