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Despite competition from
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Eastern mystery religions and
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government persecution, by the
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4th century Christianity had
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won over about 10% of the
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Roman empire's population.
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Emperor Constantine converted
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and made Christianity an
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accepted faith.
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Rulers intervened in church
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affairs, particularly in the
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eastern empire where
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government remained strong.
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