Strayer, Chapter 16 pp. 461-477

In this beginning part of the chapter it first begins by saying that Christianity was established in the Americas, Philippines, Siberia, China, Japan, and India. It was very limited in Europe in the early modern era. Once it was brought to the European attention it helped with political and economic expansion. There was one particular section that really made me upset, when it spoke about this notion of war due to Catholicism. "It was a horrendously destructive way, during which, scholars estimate, between 15 and 30 percent of the German population perished from violence, famine, or disease." (page 465) In my view religion should never be a focus on violence. Me being religious and catholic I feel that following Gods word should never have any type of connection toward hurting others. Rather you should be loving your neighbor and finding peace.