Rome: Why Did The Spread Of Christianity

Christianity is a religion originated more than 2000 years ago, at first it was not welcome, and its followers were persecuted and in many case crucified. Hence, it took several years for its adoption, and thousands of men and women perished in its name, until Rome finally adopted Christianity as its main religion. However, its acceptance was possible thanks to Roman philosophers who brought concepts originated hundreds of years before the first Christian church appeared. Moreover, the acceptance of the new faith appeared due to Rome's interest in other cultures that allowed an expanse of knowledge possible. Among the nations Rome conquered was the Greek civilization, this one, in particular, was rich in philosophical knowledge thanks for

Some of the Philosophers who analyzed Plato's theories were Plotinus, Justin Martyr, and Augustine. These men were classified as Platonist since they studied Plato contributions, and in a way lived according to Plato's ways of life. These Roman philosophers connected what a new religion was offering with theories respected and appreciate by an elite civilization that its power allowed the spread of the new religion.

SPREAD OF CHRISTIANITY

For many years, men and women were persecuted and crucified for following Christian traditions by the Roman Empire. Later, Christianity was accepted, and Rome started to believe and embraced the true gospel. However, the main reason for Christianity's acceptance by the Romans was due to Constantine's contributions and his role as Roman emperor. His ideas allowed the spread of the religion farther than the Roman borders. ‘During the reign of Constantine, Christianity was the religion of the emperor but not yet the religion of the empire. His policies and enactment on behalf of the church established the conditions in which Christianity could foursih and thus prepared his subjects for the Christianizing measures

Although there is not exactly record of Plato's life, ‘Plato’s genuine writings give but very points from which we cannot derive any knowledge of his life. The minor accredited accounts are false and not seldom self-contradictory. However, Plato’s birth is uncertain, but his contributions still transcendent generations and inspire humanity. Plato was influenced by Socrates, ‘It is impossible to know what direction Plato’s mind might have taken without this teacher, but the question my well remains unanswered. All historical traces provided that the deepest, most lasting, most decisive impression was produced by the philosophic reformer on his congenial disciple. Plato himself is said to have steamed it as the highest of Fortune’s favours, that he should have been born in the lifetime of Socrates, and later tradition has adorned with a significant myth the first meeting of the two men. But apart from this the fact must always be regarded as one of those remarkable contingencies which are too important in their bearing on the course of history.’ Moving into Plato’s legacy, Plato brought a great deal of knowledge with theories pertaining the soul which later were the resources for future philosophers. ‘For Plato the soul is immortal, possessing both pre-existence and continued post-existence. The