No. In fact, generally speaking the Roman rulers ignored the Christians. Research indicates that in the nearly four centuries before Emperor Constantine, there were only about twelve years in which the Christians were officially persecuted, and this was because they refused to worship the Roman Gods. Until the fourth century, December 25th (now known as Christmas) was celebrated as the birthday of Sol Invictus, a god formerly known as Mithras. It was only at the time when Christianity was becoming dominant in the Roman Empire that the Church ruled that this day would henceforth be reserved as the day on which the birthday of Jesus would be celebrated.
Because they were obtuse like that! -Dufresne
The Romans were very cruel rulers as they showed no mercy. They enjoyed watching gladiators fighting and early Christians were thrown to the lions, because of their beliefs.
The Holy Alliance was signed by the rulers at the Congress of Vienna. The document promised that they would rule as Christians.
They used them because they wanted to kill them, eat them, regugitate them and mix it with medieval paint.
christians were hated for there belief in god by the romans who believed in rulers such as kings and many christians were killed for there belief
The roman emperors kept the general populace in check by circulating the belief that they were part gods. When Christians refused to worship them they saw it as a threat to their position.
The Persian people did not want their rulers giving away their business or helping another country instead of helping them.
The Persian people did not want their rulers giving away their business or helping another country instead of helping them.
The Romans, The Ottomans, and any rulers who felt threatened by the new religion.
Roman rulers opposed Christianity because it was considered a subversive cult.Roman rulers opposed Christianity because it was considered a subversive cult.Roman rulers opposed Christianity because it was considered a subversive cult.Roman rulers opposed Christianity because it was considered a subversive cult.Roman rulers opposed Christianity because it was considered a subversive cult.Roman rulers opposed Christianity because it was considered a subversive cult.Roman rulers opposed Christianity because it was considered a subversive cult.Roman rulers opposed Christianity because it was considered a subversive cult.Roman rulers opposed Christianity because it was considered a subversive cult.
legalist rulers were unpopular because there were few rulers
Tang rulers did not oppose Buddhism because they recognized its popularity and the unifying role it played in society. The religion was seen as a means to promote moral values and social cohesion during a time of political fragmentation. Additionally, Buddhism provided substantial economic benefits through temple donations and land, which contributed to the state's wealth. The Tang dynasty also embraced cultural diversity, allowing Buddhism to flourish alongside Confucianism and Daoism.