Perhaps you should go back in time and tell that to Constantine and the fledgling Roman Catholic Church? I have no say in the matter so your statement is misdirected.
That aside, obviously that's true today.
However, in the past this was not true. Read History of the Catholic Church. Start with one of the most known if you like: The Inquisition. After, you can branch out into the not-so-violent interludes on how Parishes and Bishops compelled non-believers to convert or lose lands, title, and wealth, effectively "mandating" Christianity "or else".
Consider this a homework assignment to reveal truths, in light of your statement.
Perhaps you should go back in time and tell that to Constantine and the fledgling Roman Catholic Church? I have no say in the matter so your statement is misdirected.
That aside, obviously that's true today.
However, in the past this was not true. Read History of the Catholic Church. Start with one of the most known if you like: The Inquisition. After, you can branch out into the not-so-violent interludes on how Parishes and Bishops compelled non-believers to convert or lose lands, title, and wealth.
Consider this a homework assignment to reveal truths, in light of your statement.
Obviously that's true today.
However, in the past this was not true. Read History of the Catholic Church. Start with one of the most known if you like: The Inquisition. After, you can branch out into the not-so-violent interludes on how Parishes and Bishops compelled non-believers to convert or lose lands, title, and wealth.
Consider this a homework assignment to reveal truths, in light of your statement.