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n. The system of doctrines and precepts taught by Christ; the religion founded by Christ. Christianity is said to be part of the common law. 'Christianity is parcel of the laws of England; and, therefore, to reproach the Christian religion is to speak in subversion of the law.' -Taylor's Case, Ventris 293 (1676). 'The essential principles of natural religion and of revealed religion are a part of the common law, so that any person reviling or subverting or ridiculing them may be prosecuted at common law'. -Case of Evans, 2 Burn. Ec. L. 185 (1780). The maxim can have no reference to the ...