True, but those who were being followed by Roman guards wouldn't risk the entire community being found. They'd join the community spiritually, but would sacrifice their physical presence to keep the rest safe. And they'd raise that personal sacrifice to God as a prayer.
True, but those who were being followed by Roman guards wouldn't risk the entire community being found. They'd join the community spiritually, but would sacrifice their physical presence to keep the rest safe. And they'd raise that personal sacrifice to God as a prayer.
The Plague posed a far greater risk of death, and the Churches were packed.
And the plague kept spreading....