- The Classical Age: before christianity existed or had any power or influence
- The Dark Ages: when christianity had full political power and people suffered under its barbaric, deadly oppression
- The Renaissance (Rebirth): christianity loses power; the Arts and Science reemerge
- The Age of Enlightenment: christianity loses more power: Science and Rationality take the place of superstition and cruel myths
- The Modern Age: christianity loses all direct political power and its indirect influence wanes (in civilized countries)
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