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rrection The General History of Christianity ? It came into being in 1st Century ? In 313, Constantine issued the Edict of Milan and made Christianity legal. ? In 392, Emperor Theodosius made Christianity the official religion of the empire and outlawed all other religions. ? In 395, Roman Empire was split into the Byzantine Empire and the Western Roman Empire. ? In 1054, the Great Schism Christianity split into Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. ? In 16th Century, Religious Reformation: Protestantism. Roman Catholic Church ? Center – Vatican ? Leader – The Pope ? Hierarchies ? Beliefs: Trinity, Sins, Salvation ? Practice: Seven Sacraments Hierarchies ? Priest parish ? Bishop diocese ? Archbishop archdiocese ? Pope Trinity God is the union of three divine persons, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Sins ? Pride (Vanity) ? Envy ? Gluttony ? Lust ? Anger (Wrath) ? Greed (Avarice, Covetousness) ? Sloth salvation ? Restoration of our relationship with God through God39。s actions of reconciliation so that we can be assured of God39。s love and care now and beyond death. Seven Sacraments – Baptism