[Rudey]

Originally posted by MysticCat81
I think probably anytime up to somwhere between 313 (the Edict of Milan) to around 382 (Theodotius' decree making Christianity the official, favored religion of the Roman Empire) would be considered the early Christianity.

Without question, very true.

This is one reason I have tried to avoid characterizing Scientology based on its beliefs and have instead focused on some of its practices, which do bear some hallmarks of a "cult," as used in the very narrow sense -- particularly, the degree of control it seems to exercise over its adherants and the methods used to instill and maintain that control.

Was questioning of religion and its leaders encouraged and allowed in Christianity?

-Rudey