The rise of Christianity in the Empire also contributed to its fall. Christianity made its followers into pacifists, or those who oppose war. So, when the Empire was looking for soldiers, the Christians refused to fight, leaving Rome defenseless. The church also attracted many leaders that could have helped Rome with other problems. Also, money used to maintain the Empire was being used to build churches and monasteries. While religion is important, this money could have been used to stop inflation and help the Roman Empire fix its problems.The rise of one of the world's most popular religions of today helped lead to the fall of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known.
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