Why did Christianity Fail in Asia while Succeeding in Europe?
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Christianity, the largest global religion with over 2 billion followers, spread from Judea to countries like China, facing challenges but flourishing under Mongol rule. Despite historical fluctuations, Christianity in China had an estimated 20 million followers in 2018, forming around 2% of the population.
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- Nestorian Christians played a pivotal role in introducing Christianity to China during the Tang Dynasty, with Alopen's missionary efforts marking the beginning of a long-standing presence in the region, despite initial resistance from local belief systems.
- The spread of Christianity in East Asia, including China, Taiwan, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and the Philippines, has been influenced by historical contexts and the presence of competing religions, showcasing a diverse landscape with varied levels of success and challenges for the faith's expansion in the region.
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