What are the factors that lead to the spread of a religion?

What are some factors that would help the spread of a religion? [Common language, colonialism, and eco- nomic interaction help spread religion.]

How did the rise and spread of Christianity occur?

During the Roman Empire, Jesus of Nazareth began preaching a message of love and forgiveness. His life and teachings led to the rise of Christianity. The Romans at first persecuted Christians. In time, however, Christianity became the Roman Empire’s official religion.

What factors influenced the development of Christianity?

What factors influenced the development of Christianity?

• The common language shared by traders.
• Development of infrastructure such as roads and development of sea technology as such building of boats.
• The appealing teachings of Christianity.
• Trade and other commercial activities.
• Colonization.

Which region has the greatest religious diversity?

A 2014 analysis by the Pew Research Center found Singapore to be the world’s most religiously diverse nation.

What makes a site or place sacred?

What determines what makes a site or place sacred is if people view the location worthy of respect and dedication, and believed to be holy. This causes people to care for and protect sacred spaces, where people may also make pilgrimages to worship and celebrate.

Who spread Christianity?

After Jesus, the two most significant figures in Christianity are the apostles Peter and Paul/Saul. Paul, in particular, takes a leading role in spreading the teachings of Jesus to Gentiles (non Jews) in the Roman Empire.

Why is Christianity declining?

The decline of Christianity in the Western world is an ongoing trend. Developed countries with modern, secular educational facilities in the post-World War II era have shifted towards post- Christian, secular, globalized, multicultural and multifaith societies.

Who started Christianity?

Christianity originated with the ministry of Jesus, a Jewish teacher and healer who proclaimed the imminent kingdom of God and was crucified c. AD 30–33 in Jerusalem in the Roman province of Judea.

What are the contribution of Christianity?

Christians have made a myriad contributions to human progress in a broad and diverse range of fields, both historically and in modern times, including the science and technology, medicine, fine arts and architecture, politics, literatures, Music, philanthropy, philosophy, ethics, theatre and business.

What made Christianity spread?

The spread of Christianity was made a lot easier by the efficiency of the Roman Empire, but its principles were sometimes misunderstood and membership of the sect could be dangerous. Although Jesus had died, his message had not. Word of his teachings spread to Jewish communities across the empire.

What makes Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah?

Messiah is a Hebrew word meaning ‘anointed one’. Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah because through his crucifixion and resurrection he brought salvation to humankind.

Which religion is most powerful?

Largest religious groups

Religion	Followers (billions)	Founded
Christianity	2.4	Middle East
Islam	1.9	Arabia (Middle East), 7th century
No religion	1.2	Worldwide
Hinduism	1.2	Indian subcontinent

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Which religion is No 1 in world?

Adherents in 2020

Religion	Adherents	Percentage
Christianity	2.382 billion	31.11%
Islam	1.907 billion	24.9%
Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist	1.193 billion	15.58%
Hinduism	1.251 billion	15.16%

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Which religion is come first in the world?

Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. Today, with about 900 million followers, Hinduism is the third-largest religion behind Christianity and Islam.