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At first, Rome did not like Christianity because it was seen as a threat to the Roman Empire. Religion has the power to inspire people, which in turn may cause Rebellion. In 312 CE, the Roman Emperor Constantine realized that religion's power to inspire can be used to the advantage of the State and in 313 CE, he made Christianity the official religion of Rome, hoping to use it's power to aid in Rome's conquest of the world. Romans also didn't like Christianity because it was its own belief and Romans always wanted to have just one belief. Ever since Jesus came to earth and claimed he was the son of god, Romans never believed Jesus
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∙ 16y agoThe Romans did have their own gods, who were more real to them than was the God of Christianity. In fact, some early pagans claimed that some stories about Jesus were copied from earlier, "real" stories about the pagan gods. For example, Bacchus (Dionysus) was well known for turning water into wine, a miracle that John also ascribed to Jesus. There were so many parallels that some Church Fathers claimed that Satan had made these events occur in the pagan past, so that he could undermine the claims of Christianity! So there was no real reason for the Roman Emperors to adopt a new religion that seemed in some ways to be an imitation of their own. Eventually, Emperor Constantine did have a reason to support Christianity, his victory in battle was achieved with the support of Christians in his army.
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∙ 15y agoChristianity wasn't accepted in Rome because it was new and alot of people didn't understand or know much, if anything about it at the time. They thought that the Christians worshipped a common criminal, drank blood and were cannibals. The common criminal thing would be because Jesus of course died a criminals death for our sins though he'd commited no crime, heck he was sinless. The blood and cannibals thing is from communion which is wine and bread representing, respectively, the two and represents Jesus's sacrifice for us and his taking our sins upon himself. Also its nice to have an unknown group to blame for things. And the fact that Christians, once they became Christians, did not go to the temples of the Roman gods anymore.
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∙ 12y agobecause of Nero's derision and persecution of the Christians, many people have the false impression that the Romans did not tolerate Christianity. The Romans were very tolerant of all religions, except those which promoted treason or decadence. Even Nero, who is accused of ordering the first persecution, did not punish the Christians for their religious beliefs, but for the crime of arson. For a more accurate picture of the attitude towards the Christians read the letter of Pliny the Younger and it's reply. The Christians were to be given every opportunity to clear themselves.
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Which roman leader made Christianity accept throughout the empire?
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How did the Roman Emperors spread Christianity?
They used force
Did Christians serve in the roman Senate?
When Christianity was endorsed by the Christian Romans Emperors, these emperors appointed Christian senators.
How was Christianity different from roman state religion?
The Roman state religion believed in multiple gods and emperors when Christianity believed in only one god and no emperor.
Did Roman Emperors welcome Christianity as soon as it emerged?
No. They fed Christians to lions for entertainment!
Was Jesus made up by Caesar?
No. In fact, for hundreds of years the Roman Emperors did everything humanly possible to surpress Christianity. Until Emperor Constantine, Roman Emperors absolutely hated Christianity. The idea that a Caesar invented the story of Jesus is ludicrous.
How many roman emperors were there in total?
In total there were 178 Roman emperors. There were 81 emperors of the west and 97 emperors of the east.In total there were 178 Roman emperors. There were 81 emperors of the west and 97 emperors of the east.In total there were 178 Roman emperors. There were 81 emperors of the west and 97 emperors of the east.In total there were 178 Roman emperors. There were 81 emperors of the west and 97 emperors of the east.In total there were 178 Roman emperors. There were 81 emperors of the west and 97 emperors of the east.In total there were 178 Roman emperors. There were 81 emperors of the west and 97 emperors of the east.In total there were 178 Roman emperors. There were 81 emperors of the west and 97 emperors of the east.In total there were 178 Roman emperors. There were 81 emperors of the west and 97 emperors of the east.In total there were 178 Roman emperors. There were 81 emperors of the west and 97 emperors of the east.
Explain how Christianity triumphed over Roman persecution?
Roman persecution only strengthened Christianity in the Roman Empire. The martyrdom of persecuted Christians became a point of proselytism, until the Emperors eventually officially tolerated Christianity.
How did christaninty play a role in the roman empire?
Christianity was endorsed by the emperors in the Later Roman Empire. All but one of the emperors after Constantine the Great were Christians. The co-emperors Gratian and Theodosius I made mainstream Christianity the state religion of the empire. Theodosius I also persecuted dissident Christian doctrines, tighten and added to anti-pagan laws which previous emperors had introduced, destroyed pagan temples and shrines and persecuted the pagans. Christianity became the dominant religion of the empire.
How holy roman emperors came into power?
They came to power when Charlemagne was crowned as emperor and defender of Christianity by the pope.
Was it true that the Roman Empire never stopped trying to destroy Christianity?
It is not true. For the first three hundred years there were periodic persecutions of the Christians. However, from Constantine the Great on, the Roman emperors endorsed Christianity, favoured it and promoted it. The co-emperors Gratian and Theodosius I issued an edict which made mainstream Christianity the state religion of the empire. Latin (or Western) Christianity and Greek (or Eastern) Christianity, the two branches of mainstream Christianity, were made the sole legitimate religion of the empire. Later they came to be called Catholic and Orthodox respectively. Dissident Christian doctrines were branded as heretic and banned. Theodosius I persecuted these dissident doctrines, particularly Arian Christianity, which was popular around the empire. Theodosius also persecuted pagan religions. It can be said that the Romans have given us Catholic and Orthodox Christianity, which developed in the Roman days and thrived thanks to their endorsement by the last Roman Emperors.
Why was Diocletian called Augustus during his rule of the eastern territory of the Roman Empire?
Augustus was a title of Roman emperors which was added to the man's name.Augustus was a title of Roman emperors which was added to the man's name.Augustus was a title of Roman emperors which was added to the man's name.Augustus was a title of Roman emperors which was added to the man's name.Augustus was a title of Roman emperors which was added to the man's name.Augustus was a title of Roman emperors which was added to the man's name.Augustus was a title of Roman emperors which was added to the man's name.Augustus was a title of Roman emperors which was added to the man's name.Augustus was a title of Roman emperors which was added to the man's name.
