"They accepted Christianity because they can increase their economic and social standing while alive."

One of the admiral's objectives with the natives was to get them to accept Christianity.

As a condition for having their boats restored, they accepted Christianity.

The populace was made to accept Christianity or leave the Island.

"My wife was never a party member, so it was easier for her to accept Christianity," he said.

The chief did so, but it took a second appearance - and his impending death - to finally convince him to accept Christianity.

I am not asking anyone to accept Christianity if his best reasoning tells him that the weight of the evidence is against it.

Ethiopia was one of the first nations to accept Christianity, officially converting in 341.

He reinforced central authority and forced his subject to accept Christianity.

"In the thought, perhaps, that the pagans would more readily accept Christianity if the places of worship were built on familiar ground."