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In the early days of Christianity, the term was used to emphasize the universality and unity of the Christian faith, irrespective of cultural, geographical, or linguistic differences.
The word Catholic has a history that predates Christianity. Its use, however, has evolved over centuries to represent a significant denomination of Christianity. Whereas the use of the term catholic in reference to the Christian Church dates back to the very early days of Christianity, its meaning has developed in parallel with the growth and diversification of the Christian faith. But, for at least 1,000 years, Catholicism was Christianity.
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The word Catholic has a history that predates Christianity. Its use, however, has evolved over centuries to represent a significant denomination of Christianity. Whereas the use of the term catholic in reference to the Christian Church dates back to the very early days of Christianity, its meaning has developed in parallel with the growth and diversification of the Christian faith. But, for at least 1,000 years, Catholicism was Christianity.
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Why “Catholic”? A brief history of the use of the term
In the early days, the term was used to emphasize the universality and unity of the faith, irrespective of cultural, geographical, or linguistic differences.
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