Which of the following statements is not a reason christianity spread rapidly? a. it offered outsiders a chance to be roman citizens. c. it fulfilled a need to belong. b. it was similar to other religions. d. it promised salvation and eternal life.

The fact that the Roman Empire offered citizenship by being a Christian is false so it didn't help Christianity to spread rapidly.

Explanation:

a) Even though the Roman Empire recognized it as its official religion, they didn't offer citizenship to all its practitioners. However, they used it to spread their uses and culture so their conquered territories would adopt their lifestyle.

b) It was similar to other religious. This is a very influential fact that helped christianity to be adopted because evangelists could find arguments to make people turn into Christians, principally Arabs, Jews and pagans.

c) It fulfilled a need to belong. Christianity is very community oriented and is very open to collaboration between member of society, integrating them to tasks and groups in order to accomplish goals. Thus, its dynamic it's pretty effective to form groups and develop a belonging feeling.

d) it promised salvation and eternal life. The fundamentals of Christianity work by living a life under some rules and codes to become a Christian and win salvation. Which is the biggest Christian goal, because if you don't follow them you are going to be punished for eternity for not following them .

d. it spread christianity. i just took the test and got it right.