Alright, kiddo. So, you know how some people believe in God, right? Well, a long time ago, in the 18th century, Christianity was a really common belief among people.
During this time, Christianity was divided into different groups called denominations, like Catholics and Protestants. These groups had some differences in their beliefs and practices.
Also, in the 18th century, a lot of people started to question some of the ideas of Christianity and started to think for themselves more. This was called the Age of Enlightenment.
Some people believed that science and reason were more important than just believing in what the church told them. This caused some tension between the church and those who questioned it.
There were also some religious movements that became popular during this time, like the Great Awakening. This was a time when people were really passionate about their faith and wanted to reform the church.
So, basically, in the 18th century, Christianity was a really big deal with different groups believing different things. People started to question it more and think for themselves, which caused some tension between those who believed strongly in the church and those who wanted change.