She was considered a Pagan by contemporary Christians of Europe and Elizabeth had to convert to Catholicism in order to marry Maria's father, Stephen.
His intent, he said, is to reclaim Mary for contemporary Christians.
Although her parents took baptism in 1250s, they were considered Pagans by some contemporary Christians of Europe.
Her people followed a Shamanist religion and were considered Pagans by their contemporary Christians of Europe.
Most contemporary Christians, however, do not practice headcovering.
Although no contemporary Christian challenged Constantine for his inaction during the persecutions, it remained a political liability throughout his life.
Hookah was virtually unknown by Christian Filipinos before the latter 20th century, yet the popularity among contemporary younger Christians is now vastly growing.
The story of Constantine's conversion has acquired a miraculous quality, which is unsurprising from the point of view of contemporary Christians.
Thoreau also criticizes contemporary Christians, who say their prayers and then go to sleep aware of injustice but doing nothing to change it.
His work was popular with contemporary evangelical Christians.
