Comments on: Ancient Roman Prayer

By: mealtime1211

mealtime1211 — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:45:11 +0000

For the most part the conflict resulted somewhat out of happenstance and somewhat out of political and sociological circumstance. Something to keep in mind though is that initially Christianity was under the radar (so to speak) from Roman control because it was seen as a sect of Judaism. Once Christianity began to distance itself from Judaism, then the Roman Empire began to treat the Christians differently. Within the Roman Empire, Judaism was respected for being an ancient religion, so for a while Christianity was under its umbrellas. Once the distinctions between Judaism and Christianity developed many Roman officials and citizens were skeptical of the new religion. And Christians often became scapegoats for empire problems, etc.

By: Herb Piper

Herb Piper — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:43:31 +0000

Thanks for the insight. I am personally intrigued by the dissonance between Roman religion and the new Christian God that it resulted in such persecution that followed. Why were the two belief systems so in conflict with each other. These kinds of questions are a result of joining bible study group just ordinary people.

By: Herb Piper

Herb Piper — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:32:19 +0000

Thank you for the insight. My personal interest is what happened at the origin of of Christianity that distinguished it from Roman religion. The entirely new belief in the Christian God had caused such dissonance that it resulted in thr persecution that followed.