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Impact of Jesus on world history (view source)
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In the years immediately after the death of Jesus on the cross, [[Christianity]] rapidly developed into a [[Jewish]] sect. It was gaining many members and as such was frowned upon and persecuted by both their Roman masters and [[Jewish]] brothers. Paul was a Romanised [[Jew]] who on the road to [[Damascus]] dramatically changed his mind and religion after receiving a [[revelation]] from [[God]].
In the years immediately after the death of Jesus on the cross, [[Christianity]] rapidly developed into a [[Jewish]] sect. It was gaining many members and as such was frowned upon and persecuted by both their Roman masters and [[Jewish]] brothers. Paul was a Romanised [[Jew]] who on the road to [[Damascus]] dramatically changed his mind and religion after receiving a [[revelation]] from [[God]].
==Effect on Ancient History==
Many of the changes brought about by Jesus are evident in the bible, primaryily in his attempts to break down the corruption that was occuring in organised religion. Many of the sweeping changes in christianity can be directly attributed to him.
One example is the break down of the old laws reguarding food in Leviticus 11, these laws limited the foodstuffs and animals that could be eaten by Christians, however when Jesus was questioned by the pharasies after eating food before washing his hands he states-
"There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man." Mark ch7 v15
Thus the new 'Jewish Sect' that was Christianity was allowed to eat any food whereas the original Jewish religion -who do not believe in the existance of Jesus- still to this day limit themselves to the foodstuffs laid down in Leviticus.
Although the first part of the verse is the most well known and quoted the second part is often overlooked by christians, particularly in modern times. "The things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man."
Many Christians take this as a reason why protesting against other religions or practices in todays world are wrong- hatred of those who do not follow the christian faith is just as bad as hatred against those who do.
Evidence of this claim exists in Romans ch14 v10 "You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God's judgment seat."
Of course to counter this Jesus states