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Some Roman emperors were worried about the loyalty of the Christians to the Roman state. The Romans saw Roman religion as an integral part of the Roman state. The Christians were converting Romans to their religion. The emperor Decius ordered everyone in the empire to perform sacrifices in honour to the Roman gods to prove their loyalty to the state. The Christians refused to do so because they abhorred sacrifices and because they saw this as a betrayal of their god. Many Christians were executed. The emperor Valerian took a similar action. Later the emperor Diocletian unleashed the biggest persecution, again because he saw the Christians as a threat to the state.
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Who was the Roman emperor that began the persecution of christians?
It is generally agreed that there was no organised, general, centrally directed persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire before the edict of Emperor Decius in 249. This remained in effect until 251 CE. The "great persecution" of Christians was initiated by Emperor Diocletian in 303 CE. It lasted until 305 in the West, but continued until 311 in the East.
Where was the Birthplace of three religions?
Southwest Asia in general, they were in different parts of it but close enough together to be "The Birthplace of Three Religions"
In 313 CEconstantine issued the edict of milon to who?
In 313 CE, Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, primarily directed towards the Roman Empire's officials and the general populace, including Christians and other religious groups. The edict granted religious tolerance, allowing Christians to practice their faith openly without fear of persecution. It also restored confiscated property to Christians, promoting a more inclusive environment for various religions within the empire. This decree marked a significant turning point in the relationship between Christianity and the Roman state.
Should Christmas be abolished?
Christmas should not be a government holiday. If Christmas, why not Muhammadmas, or Buddhamas, or Visnumas or etc? Have a holiday for all the religions or for none of them...... Maybe have a general Winter holiday that all religions can enjoy?
Why were Roman rulers opposed Christianity because Christians would not worship?
The roman emperors kept the general populace in check by circulating the belief that they were part gods. When Christians refused to worship them they saw it as a threat to their position.
Why are there so many Christians today?
Fear of their own mortality, and a general feeling of helplessness. When people feel powerless, they turn to religions.
What is the general term used to describe religions that are not momtheistic?
Polytheistic religions.
What are the Religious affiliations of baseball players?
Baseball players are the same as normal people. A cross section of baseball players' religions will be the same as a cross section of the general population. There are Christians, atheists, Muslims, etc.
Who was the Roman emperor that began the persecution of christians?
It is generally agreed that there was no organised, general, centrally directed persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire before the edict of Emperor Decius in 249. This remained in effect until 251 CE. The "great persecution" of Christians was initiated by Emperor Diocletian in 303 CE. It lasted until 305 in the West, but continued until 311 in the East.
Why are Christians against the death penalty?
some are, but others aren't - not Christians in general
How many general religions exist?
BuddhismHinduismIslamJudaismChristianity
What to do as a Christian when you don't know what to do?
Find out what to do, perhaps. Though I am not a Christian myself, I understand that Christians - as well as people of other religions - consider it important to read the Holy Scripture (in the case of Christians, that would be the Bible), as a guidance. Also, religious people in general consider it important to pray to God - once again, to find guidance.
Do atheists lack the values of the holy?
No. Atheists in general have the same moral and ethical values as do Christians and members of other religions. If there is a difference, it is that atheists hold the values that they do hold because they believe in their intrinsic merit, rather than in the hope of reward or fear of hellfire. Apart from religious faith, atheists do not lack values attributed to followers of religions.
Where was the Birthplace of three religions?
Southwest Asia in general, they were in different parts of it but close enough together to be "The Birthplace of Three Religions"
What are the religions in China?
Primarily Buddhism, also Daoism and Confucianism (though these are more general cultural practices and less institutional/spiritual). The main religions are Buddhism and Christianity. The Christians in China are persecuted and meet in houses instead of church buildings, but there are an estimated 60 to 70 million Christians in China.
Why do christian metalcore bands receive so much crap?
Because some people think it is not cool to have Christian beliefs.It is related to the general societal disdain for all things Christian.It is politically correct to insult and persecute Christians at this time, but not Muslims. Most people who "give crap" to Christian metalcore bands probably would not have the balls to do the same to a Muslim one.
What are the characteristics of Judaism Christianity and Islam in Europe?
There are no distinctly European characteristics of any of these religions. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are the same general faiths regardless of where the practitioner lives. There are certainly localized cultural flavors to these religions in Europe, such as cuisine or general style of dress, but the root of these religions is the same.
