From its beginnings as a Jewish sect, Christianity was one of the five major religions in the world due to its interaction with Greco-Roman culture and philosophy. Christianity, especially for its church organization, has played a role in world history from its origins, whether as a state religion or powerful rival of the secular authority. It was not until modern times, with the separation of Church and State, that the Church lost its direct influence on the political aspects.
In the political and social sphere, Christianity vacillated between the commandment of brotherly love, which requires active participation in the world and the anticipation of the coming Kingdom of God, which is not of this world. The proclamation of the exclusively
In the political and social sphere, Christianity vacillated between the commandment of brotherly love, which requires active participation in the world and the anticipation of the coming Kingdom of God, which is not of this world. The proclamation of the exclusively