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Schaff, Philip. History of the Christian Church (The Complete Eight Volumes in One). Amazon Kindle Edition, 2014.
Volume 2, Ante-Nicene Christianity A.D. 100-325, “Chapter 8. Christian life in Contrast with Pagan Corruption.” Sections 88-103, Loc. 16158-17158.
§ 103. Summary of Moral Reforms.
Schaff brings his chapter of comparison between Christian and pagan ethics to a close witha brief summary. He concludes that while Christianity tends to increase in the light it brings to society, paganism brings increasing darkness (Schaff 2014, Loc. 17129). Christianity has shown a historic pattern of protecting rights and human dignity as well as helping those in need. It is a religion which tends to reform society (Schaff 2014, Loc. 17140).