ANCIENT ROME WAS THE ARENA - RELIGIOUS FREEDOM WAS THE BATTLE One man, Constantine, ignited a global movement that forever affected the relationship between church and state. Discover the consequences of a church driven by the government, and explore what that means for our lives in America today. Friday, April 28- 7:00 pm The Rise of the Early Church: Discover the state of the early church and the transformation from persecution to absolution in the Roman Empire Saturday, April 29 - 7:00 pm The Persecution of the Church: Discover a kingdom out to stop the Gospel message and destroy anyone to spread the Word. Are Christians still persecuted today? Sunday, April 30 - 7:00 pm A Marriage of Church and State: The early church begged favor from the local government. What are the biblical roles of church and state? Is separation good or bad? Friday, May 5 - 7:00 pm Constantine's Christianity: How much influence did this early Roman emperor have over the church we know today? Saturday, May 6 - 7:00 pm Modern Christianity: Modern history undeniably proves Constantine's ideas to be alive and well. Sunday, May 7 - 7:00 pm Biblical Christianity: Discover the Way, the Truth and the Life. What God intended Christianity to be.