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WORLD HISTORY
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Because they looked different.
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Because they liked them.
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Because they were afraid they would get too much power.
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Because they believed in Jesus’s teachings.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Although it is often claimed that Christians were persecuted for their refusal to worship the emperor, general dislike for Christians likely arose from their refusal to worship the gods or take part in sacrifice, which was expected of those living in the Roman Empire.
Detailed explanation-2: -Why did the early Christians face persecution from the Romans? Christians posed a threat to the Roman rulers. The main reason was that the Christians refused to worship Roman gods. This refusal was seen as opposition to Roman rule.
Detailed explanation-3: -The following statistics from Pew Research Center show that Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are persecuted in more countries around the world than other religions. As of 2018: Christians face harrassment in 145 countries, Muslims face harrassment in 139 countries, and Jews face harrassment in 88 countries.