jasonwill2
Well-Known Member
The Church was also doing a lot that simply had nothing to do with Christianity. In fact, they were killing other Christians, because they didn't agree. They went as far as killing Popes. To think it had anything to do with Christianity really is not looking at the historical situation. Especially considering the circumstances surrounding the history here.
The Church was much more than a religious institution. It was a political and economical institution that operated very similar to preceding governments.
No, the Catholic Church WAS Christianity, it WAS the offical Christianity, and it WAS the government.