Catholicism has always been a huge religion, and has been in control of the world for previous ages. For that reason, they were the ones who could dictate when to start the timeline, and chose the birth of Christ as that starting point.
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Not sure what you're looking for exactly, but they were certainly risking their lives and livelihoods. African-Americans weren't the only people to be lynched in the fight against racism- black and white abolitionists were at risk as well (though certainly whites to a lesser degree).
