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What are some of the issues that divided pagan Romans and Christian Romans during the Roman Empire?
Pagan Romans believed that there were many gods, and wanted the Christians to worship or at least recognize Roman gods in their worship as well as the Christian God. The Christians wouldn't do this, because it went against their religion to worship more than one god. The pagans also wanted the Christians to do ritualistic sacrifices to their gods, which the Christians also refused to do, as well as worship the Roman emperor. Not worshipping the Roman gods, not sacrificing to the gods, and not worshipping the emperor were all crimes of law in Rome, and so many Christians were killed for not doing these things. Christians were also accused of cannibalism (this is my body, eat this is remembrance of me...), and not contributing to society/laziness.
Who killed aurangzeb and how?
Shivaji killed aurangzeb after reaching deccan and became stronger.
What did the Nazis do to the Christians if caught helping the Jews?
they sent them off to concentration camps and killed them
What was emperor diocletians weaknesses?
killed christians because they went against diocletian
Why were Christians in Jesus's time persecuted?
Because back then people in certain parts of the world wanted others to believe only in one god (some people nowadays still do). There were many false gods, and when the Christians refused to worship them, the idol-worshipers became angry and killed/hurt many Christians. Also, while many Christians died for their faith in Jesus Christ in the first few centuries following Christ's death, Christians have been martyred in every century under Imperial Rome, then Ecclesiastical Papal Rome until the time of the Reformation. Since then, millions were butchered under Communist regimes, and Fundamentalist Islamic regimes. One point that many are not aware of, is that more Christians were put to death for their faith in the last century alone, than any of the preceeding centuries combined. The trend is accelerating, not easing up, we just dont hear much about these things in the United States.
Why were Christians thrown in the arena?
The Romans hated everyone who would not worship their idols. Since Christians did not worship idols, [and since the Romans had Jesus (whom Christians regard as God in human form) crucified], the Romans sent many Christians into the arena to be killed for sport and entertainment.
Who was Saint George?
By tradition we know that George was a Roman soldier who was suppose to fight the early Christians. He lost his head for refusing the order. Legendary tales about George say he fought and killed a dragon.
What kind of person was paul before he met christ?
Saul before he became Paul, hated christians and wanted them killed.
Why Christians in Rome were called martyrs?
A martyr is someone who suffers or dies because of their beliefs. The Christians in Rome were persecuted/killed because they would not worship Roman gods or take part in sacrifices.
How did Romans handle Christians that didn't worship Roman gods?
The ancient Romans typically absorbed the deities and religions of the people they took over, since they perceived that this helped the government remain stable. In 64 AD, however, issues with judaism and the sole god became an issue with the Romans. Nero scapegoated the Christians as causing the Great Fire of Rome and from then on, persecutions of Christians and Jews continued until about the 300s. There were areas where Christians were accepted, and there was no issue.
What are some of the issues that divided pagan Romans and Christian Romans during the Roman Empire?
Pagan Romans believed that there were many gods, and wanted the Christians to worship or at least recognize Roman gods in their worship as well as the Christian God. The Christians wouldn't do this, because it went against their religion to worship more than one god. The pagans also wanted the Christians to do ritualistic sacrifices to their gods, which the Christians also refused to do, as well as worship the Roman emperor. Not worshipping the Roman gods, not sacrificing to the gods, and not worshipping the emperor were all crimes of law in Rome, and so many Christians were killed for not doing these things. Christians were also accused of cannibalism (this is my body, eat this is remembrance of me...), and not contributing to society/laziness.
What was St. George supposed to fight with?
By tradition we know that George was a Roman soldier who was suppose to fight the early Christians. He lost his head for refusing the order. Legendary tales about George say he fought and killed a dragon.
What was Saint George famous for?
George supposedly killed a dragon but that is only a legend. Dragons do not exist. He did, however, refuse an order from his army superiors to kill and persecute Christians. For that he was tortured and beheaded.By tradition we know that George was a Roman soldier who was suppose to fight the early Christians. He lost his head for refusing the order. Legendary tales about George say he fought and killed a dragon.
What are the Christians who were killed remembered as?
Assuming you are are referring to Christians who have been killed because they are Christian, these are known as Martyrs.
Why was saul viera killed?
For refusing to perform at a drug traffickers residence.
Why was Saint Sebastian worthy of sainthood?
He was made a saint because he spoke out against the Roman emperor who was persecuting Christians. Because of this, he was killed and became a martyr.
What happened to Christians in England if they where Christians?
They were either put in jail or killed!
