So, that he could protect the Church and promote salvation of the people he ruled. When Saxony was conquered the armies campaigned for twenty with no results. Until finally they were forced to their conversion. “ The Churches of Christ which are now being built in Saxony and are consecrated to God should have no less honor .” The Saxon people were converted and require to be baptized, if they refused, they would be killed. “ If there is anyone the Saxon people...unbaptized and if he scorns to come to baptism...let him die.” The laws were designed to create a harmonious Christian society, overseen by the Church and guided by religious ideals. The fervent nature of Charlemagne’s beliefs are shown through the severe punishments for not being with the Church. “If anyone follows pagan rites...let him pay with his
So, that he could protect the Church and promote salvation of the people he ruled. When Saxony was conquered the armies campaigned for twenty with no results. Until finally they were forced to their conversion. “ The Churches of Christ which are now being built in Saxony and are consecrated to God should have no less honor .” The Saxon people were converted and require to be baptized, if they refused, they would be killed. “ If there is anyone the Saxon people...unbaptized and if he scorns to come to baptism...let him die.” The laws were designed to create a harmonious Christian society, overseen by the Church and guided by religious ideals. The fervent nature of Charlemagne’s beliefs are shown through the severe punishments for not being with the Church. “If anyone follows pagan rites...let him pay with his