HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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praised
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worshipped
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persecuted
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taxed
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Christian religion, which was monotheistic ran counter to the traditional Roman religion, which was polytheistic (many gods). At different times, the Romans persecuted the Christians because of their beliefs, which were popular among the poor.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Romans initially persecuted Christians. They saw their monotheistic religion to be a threat to the state. However, Christians continued to grow in number and in influence. By the 4th century AD, Christianity had become the official religion of the Roman empire.
Detailed explanation-3: -Persecution included instances of intimidation, disinformation, stereotyping, legal threats, and attacks on places of worship.
Detailed explanation-4: -Rome came to see the new religion as a dangerous threat to its empire. Christians refused to worship the emperor as a god. Christians also refused to serve in the Roman army and were against war as a way to solve problems. For these and other reasons, Christians were arrested, beaten, and sometimes killed.