How Did Christianity Change from an Illegal Religion to One

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Essay

How did Christianity change from an illegal religion to one backed by the state? What tensions affected relations between the church and the empire even after Christianity had risen to prominence?

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memory

Long-term memory is a type of memory responsible for the storage of information over an extended period, ranging from days to decades, and includes both conscious and unconscious information.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process where two stimuli are repeatedly paired: a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Eyeblink Response

A reflex action of closing the eyelids quickly to protect the eyes from threats or stimuli.

Cerebellum

Part of the brain that regulates motor movements, including coordination, precision, and timing.