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Christianity was a growing religion in the Roman world for 300 years before Emperor Constantine's conversion (306-337 CE). During that time, relations between the Roman government and Christianity were never favorable, but conflict was sporadic. Whether the Romans found Christianity "dangerous" depended on the threat Christians made to the continuation of the Empire.
Rome was a cosmopolitan city, consisting of many peoples with different beliefs. Different religions were accepted as long as they did not disrupt the city or interfere with the state religion. "Disruptive" religions could also included Oriental religions and Judaism. Judaism and Christianity were prone to conflict because they were monotheistic religions in a polytheistic society.
At first, Christianity was not even recognized (by the emperor) as a separate religion from Judaism. Christianity was first recognized (and labeled as "dangerous") after the great fire of Rome in 64 CE. The Emperor Nero blamed the Christians and their persecution began.
This does not mean that Christians were ceaselessly pursued by Rome. Many emperors were content to leave Christians to their own business. For example, in a letter to Pliny the Elder, the Emperor Trajan (98-117 CE) specifically instructs that Christians are not to be punished. As long as they made proper worship of the emperor's image, they were to be left alone.
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What caused the ancient roman people to find their religion boring?
The Romans did not find heir religion boring. The masses converted to Christianity because it suited their needs and social conditions better.
What foods did the roman eat and what didn't they eat?
WHAT THE ROMANS ATE AND WHAT THEY DIDNT EAT The Romans probaly ate alot of poridge they didnt have money back then to eat the foods we eat this century.For example they probaly didnt eat fried chicken with french fries or steak.That is what I think the Romans ate and that is what they didnt ---- There is a roman cookbook which has been translated called the "Apicius de re coquinaria" by Marcus Gavius, written in the 4th or 5th centuary.(Public domain). If you follow the link provided below you can read it for yourself. You'll find they ate all of the things we eat today (Hamburgers excepted) and quite a lot we don't.
What happened to Helen kellers cremation?
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Where did ancient Romans find there weapons?
The Romans made their weapons.
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Which disciples led the Romans to find Jesus?
Judas Iscariot was an Apostle, and the Romans knew where to find Jesus because of Judas.
When did king david find israel?
he didnt.
What place that you find Christianity?
Christianity is the world's largest religion with about 2.1 billion adherents. So you would find them in most places.
When was the midievil papacy?
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What Advantages did Romans find using cross vaults instead of barrel vaults?
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Did Piazrro find the fountain of youth?
they didnt find the fountin of youth cause it was fake
How did John Berkeley find New Jersey?
um he didnt
