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The Early Church on Killing Part 2: How Did the Church Become so Violent?

The Early Church on Killing Part 2: How Did the Church Become so Violent?

Published January 26, 2017 By Darnell Barkman

This is part 2 of a 2 part series about violence and the early church. Read part 1 “What Did the Early Church Teach about Killing and War? here. On March 12 , 295, Maximilian Victor was a 21 year-old follower of Jesus called to service in the Roman army. He…