2006-12-22 04:14:27 · 12 answers · asked by Jessi 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, and it became Roman Catholicism.
2006-12-22 04:16:24 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It would seem tempting to think so. Mithraism and Christianity were co-eval with Constantine, and both popular religions at the time. I suspect Constantine was looking for a way to unify support for his emperorship, and, as is often the case with rulers, turned to religion to do so.
2006-12-22 12:17:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yep. He borrowed many customs from Mithraism, a form of sun-god worship popular among the Roman soldiers but originally from Persia, and merged them with the budding religion of Christianity. This is why Jesus's birthday is celebrated in December - even though nothing in the Bible states Jesus' actual birth date.
2006-12-22 12:19:34 · answer #3 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is what chrisitanity is based on.
Wow, you sure do like pointing out lies and falsehoods of another religion, but when someone does the same to islam (I could go on and on) you have the question removed.
Speaks volumes about your integrity I think...
2006-12-22 12:20:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Em... No, it was the catholics of the times who tried eliminating Paganism (and they still do to this day). Constantine was a lifelong Pagan until his forced baptism on his deathbed.
2006-12-22 12:17:00 · answer #5 · answered by Cold Fart 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Its all stolen from Mithras and incorporated into Christianity.
2006-12-22 13:19:02 · answer #6 · answered by Triskelion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course not. He just stopped violation against christians and later he repented.
2006-12-22 12:18:59 · answer #7 · answered by pak bob 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes he did
2006-12-22 12:17:57 · answer #8 · answered by Quantrill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and the result was the catholic cult (catholics have a false gospel)
2006-12-22 12:16:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
IS this on or off the record.
2006-12-22 12:17:19 · answer #10 · answered by bonny bones 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋