How Christianity Saved Civilization and Must Do So Again

Ancient Rome’s brutal culture exploited the weak and considered human life expendable. Women were used as property; unwanted children were left on the streets to die. Four centuries later, even ordinary men and women prospered in what had become a vigorous new Christian society – a society that served the vulnerable, exalted women, treasured virtue, and loved peace. Faith had triumphed. Truth was proclaimed. And on this rock-solid foundation, Christian society flourished in the West for the next 1500 years. How in the world did this happen? These eye-opening pages document the ways in which Christians penetrated and civilized Rome—and can do so again in our troubled post-Christian America. Introducing then-radical notions such as the equal dignity of women, respect for life, protection of the weak and vulnerable, and the obligation of rulers to serve those they rule, Christians revolutionized society.   Author Mike Aquilina This rich volume will show you the seven specific areas where any paganism, ancient or modern, is vulnerable. It provides a roadmap for modern Christians to reclaim for the Faith our own debased modern culture. Watch author Jim Papandrea introduce the book on our website: Facing an overwhelmingly dark and hostile culture, Rome’s early Christians took the steps necessary to transform it. We must follow their example and do the same—and the struggles and hard lessons documented here give us the roadmap. How Christianity Saved Civilization ...And Must Do So Again by Mike Aquilina and James Papandrea Paperback — 270 Pages List price: $18.95  Today's Sale Price: $14.99! ORDER NOW The goal of re-Christianizing our culture CAN be achieved, because as this next book demonstrates, God NEVER abandons us! From the first days of the Christian era, at key moments when civilization hung in the balance, God has intervened . . . . . . sometimes subtly, sometimes dramatically, but ever and always He has come forward himself or given strength to those who were faithful to him. In Ten Dates Every Catholic Should Know, historian Diane Moczar tells of ten such instances that literally changed the course of history, including . . . Constantine, the pagan general who, in a desperate hour, saw a vision that made him a Christian and led to the conversion of the entire Roman Empire.   Pope St. Leo, who confronted Attila the Hun face-to-face and, without sword or dagger, turned back this "Scourge of God" and all his murderous hordes.   The surprising victories of the outgunned armies that thrust back the Moors, the Turks, and the barbarians — just when Christendom faced annihilation.   Plus: St. Genevieve, Pepin the Short, Pope St. Pius V, St. Margaret Mary, and countless others who, in crucial moments, were called by God to save his people and give new life to our culture and his Church. Ten Dates Every Catholic Should Know is essential reading for any Catholic who wants to understand the history of our Faith. But it will give you more than knowledge: you'll close this book with renewed confidence that no matter how dark and dangerous the times may be, God has never abandoned his people . . . and never will. Get BOTH books for only $24.99! ORDER NOW Order online above, or call 1-800-888-9344 www.SophiaInstitute.com Invite friends to receive our newsletters and get these books for FREE! LEARN MORE Get one discounted book per month—and never pay shipping! Learn more: