Christianity and European Society, 1400-1700

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For over a thousand years, the Christian religion has helped shape western thoughts, emotions, and actions; and because of Europe’s imperial conquests, Christianity’s impact has also extended to other societies around the world.  Today, about 30 percent of the world’s population identify as Christians, and Christian ideas and imagery shape the outlook of many non-believers as well.  Understanding Christianity– its belief systems, practices, and indirect impact– matters for understanding the world we live in today.