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Well... cause they wanted to. The Romans had nothing other to do because the Greeks were retarded and felt peace and wore togas. It was just for kicks and giggles. Not to meantion the Christian reeked of mutton
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Roman leaders treated all religions different to their official religion harshly. Conquered regions and countries where forced to worship their emperor as a god. One exception to this was the religion of Juddaism. The Jews where not forced to worship the emperor because the Romans had learned this tactic would not succeed. Jews would rather be put to death then convert. When Christianity began to spread it was illegal, as where other cults ( cult = unofficial religion ) contemporary to it; such as the Dionysic Cult.
Intolerance of unofficial religions among rulers of nations has been common throughout history and still exists today. The Shia nation of Iran is an example as is China's official intolerance of all religions.
Religions that are not controlled by the state are breeding grounds for philosophies that may be contrary to the desires of the rulers. Rulers of tyranical nations fear they may end up breeding rebellion.
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The Romans were always tolerant of other religions, but also always suspicious of revolutionary plots. The early Christians met in private houses, and the Romans wondered why they didn't meet in temples as everyone else did. They suspected they were plotting revolution, especially as the Jews, of whom the Christians were a sect (Nazarene Sect), expelled them from their midst in the 90s CE because of the looming troubles. There was also the matter of them eating human flesh and drinking human blood, and this was interpreted as the usual tactic of plotters to commit a capital crime so that none of the conspirators could become an informant without bringing the punishment on themselves as well. Conclusively suspicious to the Romans.
The Romans therefore came to consider them as secret plotters and treated them accordingly for a decade until Emperor Trajan realised what was going on and ordered them to be left alone.
The letters of Pliny the Younger to the Emperor on the subject give an example of the problem he faced as a provincial governor with the Christian sect.
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∙ 13y agoWell... cause they wanted to. The Romans had nothing other to do because the Greeks were retarded and felt peace and wore togas. It was just for kicks and giggles. Not to meantion the Christian reeked of mutton
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Why did the Roman Emperor persecute Christian?
Christians refused to worship Roman gods.
Who gave authority to arrest Christians?
During the early days of Christianity, Roman Emperors such as Nero and Domitian issued decrees that allowed for the persecution and arrest of Christians. These decrees were often based on the Christians' refusal to worship the Roman gods and emperors.
Who preserved Greek and roman writing?
The Greek and Roman writing was preserved by the monks, as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian teachings.The Greek and Roman writing was preserved by the monks, as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian teachings.The Greek and Roman writing was preserved by the monks, as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian teachings.The Greek and Roman writing was preserved by the monks, as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian teachings.The Greek and Roman writing was preserved by the monks, as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian teachings.The Greek and Roman writing was preserved by the monks, as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian teachings.The Greek and Roman writing was preserved by the monks, as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian teachings.The Greek and Roman writing was preserved by the monks, as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian teachings.The Greek and Roman writing was preserved by the monks, as the church leaders found nothing in them that was contrary to Christian teachings.
Who were Christians in ancient Rome?
The Christians were people around the Roman Empire who were converted to Christianity by Christian missionaries and clergymen.
Describe the life of a Roman Christian?
Being an early Christian was a very large risk. From the outset, Christians were persecuted both by the Judaizers and the Roman government.
Did Christians serve in the roman Senate?
When Christianity was endorsed by the Christian Romans Emperors, these emperors appointed Christian senators.
Is it true that Christians benefited from Roman civilization?
Yes and no. The Romans initially persecuted the Christians and martyred their saints, then the Roman Empire became Christian and institutionalized the church, for better or worse.
Why was the roman emperior Diocletion important to christians?
From a Christian standpoint, Diocletian was important because he instigated the last Great Persecution of the Christians.
How did christian leaders adopt many roman duties at the end of the roman empire?
"Christian leaders took on many of the duties of Roman officials. They divided the church along the same lines as the empire in the west had been divided." -Pearson learning core knowledge History & Geography
Were all Romans Christian?
No. All Romans were not Christian. One bad Roman Emperor even blamed Christians for a disaster that he did himself!
What is the percentage of Christians in Chile?
70% Roman Catholic15% Evangelical Christian Denominations15% Other Beliefs
Why did Roman leaders stop tolerating Christians?
The Roman Government began persecuting Christians under Emperor Nero. Nero began to execute large numbers of Christians following the Great Fire of Rome. According to the Roman historian Tacitus, the population searched for a scapegoat and rumors held Nero responsible. To deflect blame, Nero targeted Christians.
