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How did pliny treat christians who were roman citizens different from those who were not and why did he do this?
Pliny the Younger treated Roman citizens accused of being Christians more leniently than non-citizens. He would provide Roman citizens with the opportunity to recant their faith and avoid punishment, while non-citizens faced harsher consequences, often including execution. This differential treatment was rooted in the legal status and rights afforded to Roman citizens, reflecting the broader societal values of the Roman Empire that prioritized citizenship and its associated privileges. Pliny's approach aimed to balance the enforcement of imperial edicts against Christianity with the legal protections granted to citizens.
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Why did roman officials consider christians enemys of the empire?
Because they did not worship gods or goddesses like the Romans did. Some Christians turned away from their responsibilities as Roman citizens, such as serving in the army.
What roman historian witnessed the explosion at Pompeii and soon after died?
Pliny the Younger
Did Roman Catholics being Roman Citizens get thrown to the lions?
Some citizens who were Christian were probably sentenced "to the beasts" for the act of treason as were non-citizens. However most citizens were generally given a different death sentence in accordance with their status.
Who were senaca and pliny?
Seneca was a Roman philosopher and the tutor of the emperor Nero. There were two Plinys. Pliny the Elder was a historian and scientist and left us his vast amount of research. Pliny the Younger was a nephew and adopted son of the elder Pliny. He was a Roman governor and also left us a large amount of his correspondence. He is also the one who described the eruption of Vesuvius as it destroyed Pompeii and the other cities as he watched the entire thing from across the bay of Naples.
Why did the Roman Emperor persecute Christian?
Christians refused to worship Roman gods.
Who sought the Roman Emperor for advice on how Christians should be investigated?
Pliny the Younger.
Who was the roman governor who wrote to the emperor seeking guidance about what to do with Christians?
The Roman governor who wrote seeking guidance about what to do with Christians was Pliny the Younger. He wrote to the emperor Trajan.
What country has a majority of roman Catholic christians as citizens?
Poland
Pliny governor of Asia Minor punished all Christians?
Pliny was the governor of Bithynia and Pontus in Asia Minor, and his letters to the Roman Emperor Trajan indicate that he was given authority to punish Christians (with death) if they admitted to being Christian. Even though his letters give evidence of carrying out this punishment, it is clear that he was reluctant to do so, and that he did not seek out Christians for this purpose. The letters show that a Christian must first be denounced in order to merit Pliny's investigation. We don't have evidence of the overall result of this policy, but it seems unlikely many Christians were brought to trial by Pliny the Younger.
Why does pliny use capital punishment in dealing with admitted christians?
Pliny the Younger, in his letters to Emperor Trajan, employed capital punishment for admitted Christians as a means of upholding Roman law and maintaining social order. He believed that their refusal to worship the Roman gods posed a threat to traditional values and civic unity. Pliny sought to demonstrate both loyalty to the empire and to discourage the spread of Christianity, which he viewed as a disruptive influence. His actions reflect the broader Roman attitude towards perceived subversive groups at the time.
Who is Pliny the Young?
He is a Roman Senator.....
Why did roman officials consider christians enemys of the empire?
Because they did not worship gods or goddesses like the Romans did. Some Christians turned away from their responsibilities as Roman citizens, such as serving in the army.
Who was a famous ancient roman?
Pliny the Elder.
Why did roman officials consider cristians enemies of the empire?
The Christians were not considered enemies of the Roman Empire. What was questioned was their loyalty to the imperial government, rather that their loyalty to the empire as such. Most Christians were citizens of the Roman Empire who converted from paganism to Christianity.
Did the christians have to work in the Roman Empire?
Well just as all citizens of the Roman Empire they had to work to live. But Cesaer increased the taxes of Rome very high which forces the Christians in particular to work more to live
What helped the unite the many different citizens of the roman republic?
The luxury of the Roman Empire.... :)
What help unite the many different citizens of the Roman Republic?
The luxury of the Roman Empire.... :)
