In Rome, there were more slaves than citizens. Slaves weren't allowed in the nice, marble temples so had to join other expressions of spirituality. Many slaves became Christians and began systematic attacks on the temples, beliefs, and pagans of Rome. Rome had many cults, so why would Christians be singled out for such harsh punishments? They must have been a social movement that struck from the shadows, fearless of death in their actions, attacking the Institutions of Rome's civilized society. What do you think about this theory? Is there another reason why Christians would have been so persecuted in pagan Roman times?
2006-09-09
06:04:39
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