RELIGIONS
CHRISTIANITY
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Question
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Jesus preached against Roman rule
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Christians refused to worship Roman gods
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Christians tried to overthrow Nero
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Romans were considered heretics
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Detailed explanation-1: -Following their beliefs, early Christians refused to sacrifice and worship the Roman gods and emperor, as they chose to worship their only god. This was not acceptable to the Roman emperor, as such Christians were criminals for not paying homage to him.
Detailed explanation-2: -Many Romans feared the spread of Christianity, because Christian ideas did not agree with the old Roman ways. The Roman Emperor Nero began one of the first persecutions of early Christians in AD 64. It was also in the year AD 64 that the Great Fire of Rome burned much of the city.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Christianity was a threat to the Roman Empire because it produced tension among Romans, a disturbance of the Pax Romana. While Rome did allow for many religions, the first priority of every citizen was the state.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.