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The second-century Roman historian, Tacitus, was not a Christian. His strongly held republican views led him to take a harsh and generally biased view of the Roman emperors who had preced him. He was often a critic of Nero, although he does say of Nero that "his pledges were not dishonoured, and many [unpopular] decisions were made by the Senate itself". It was Tacitus who claimed that Nero punished the Christians of Rome unfairly for the Great Fire of Rome.
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Why roman Rulers opposed Christianity?
Christians were falsely suspected of plotting to overthrow Rome. They worshipped privately and/or secretly, which understandably caused others to suspect them of plotting something. Beause Jesus stressed pacifism, Christians refused to fight in the Roman Army, which led people to think that they were anti-Roman. This was not true; they just did not want to kill. In the same way, the Christians' understanding that the barriers of peoples/countries are artificial and that all are one in Jesus was also misinterpreted as an anti-Roman belief. For these reasons, the Roman rulers, and most non-Christian Romans, were afraid of Christianity.
What were Nero's negative contributions?
He burned and crucified Christians such as Paul and Peter. He also killed many Roman which led to a revolt against him. Being a christian myself i think Nero was extremely cruel not only to Christians but to Romans too.
Did bonnie ever shoot a gun?
Legend tells she did but most historian think she did not.
What do Christians think about the world?
they think it was made by god in 7 days
What do christians think about Henry VIII Wives?
I don't think most Christians think of the wives very often. They probably think that the wives were very shamefully treated by Henry, but that they themselves did little or no wrong. Henry himself - that's a different matter. Most Christians don't have a very high opinion of him and his series of marriages.!
Who prosecuted the christians in the roman empire?
i don't know but i think it was empirer Nero or something
Did Pliny the Younger Governor of Bithynia wrote about the man Jesus -- please give links?
In one letter to the Emperor Trajan - I'm afraid I don't have a reference - Pling speaks about the Christians. He mentions how they are spreading across Bithynia, and the measures he has taken to eradicate the problem. Pliny is quite leniant - whilst he will execute any who are Christians, he also offers them every chance to denounce their religion and embrace the Roman pantheon, at which point they get a full pardon. He also refuses to act on reports of Christianity (such as a list that had surfaced), instead only charging those who openly admit that they are Christians. I think the only Roman writer around the time to directly mention Jesus was Tacitus, who speaks about the Christians supposedly responsible for the fire of Rome to worship someone called 'Christus'.
Why roman Rulers opposed Christianity?
Christians were falsely suspected of plotting to overthrow Rome. They worshipped privately and/or secretly, which understandably caused others to suspect them of plotting something. Beause Jesus stressed pacifism, Christians refused to fight in the Roman Army, which led people to think that they were anti-Roman. This was not true; they just did not want to kill. In the same way, the Christians' understanding that the barriers of peoples/countries are artificial and that all are one in Jesus was also misinterpreted as an anti-Roman belief. For these reasons, the Roman rulers, and most non-Christian Romans, were afraid of Christianity.
Empire that started Christianity?
it was the jews. that was the origin of jesus and i think that was where the first christians came around, like his disciples and other followers.
What were Nero's negative contributions?
He burned and crucified Christians such as Paul and Peter. He also killed many Roman which led to a revolt against him. Being a christian myself i think Nero was extremely cruel not only to Christians but to Romans too.
What do christians think about littering?
some christians would think that littering is harming gods planet and disrespecting god
What did the Christians think of Jesus?
There were no Christians in the time of Jesus. He was the begining of the Christian movement.
Where do Christians think god is?
everywhere.
What do Sikhs think of Christians?
they think of everyone as brothers and sisters
Did bonnie ever shoot a gun?
Legend tells she did but most historian think she did not.
Why was life difficult for Christians in the Roman empire in the middle ages?
I think you have your times confused. The Roman empire was in existence roughly a thousand years before the historical period called the middle ages. The two did not overlap, at least not in the west. Life was no more difficult for Christians in the time of the Roman empire than it was for anyone else, except during the times of persecution. And even in those times, Christians were not rigorously hunted down. By the time the middle ages came around everyone was a Christian and life was hard for everyone except the kings and members of the upper classes.
Which African country has the least Christians?
I think that Somalia has the least, but there are at least some Christians there.
