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Finally, many of the differences between the imperial Roman view of homosexuality and the modern perception of it can be traced to the rise of [[Christianity]].  Christian views shaped the West for almost two millennia, suffusing the perspectives even of those who now reject its sexual morals....

Finally, many of the differences between the imperial Roman view of homosexuality and the modern perception of it can be traced to the rise of [[Christianity]].  Christian views shaped the West for almost two millennia, suffusing the perspectives even of those who now reject its sexual morals....

Today, little to no distinction is made between partners or the sex of homosexual couples.  Many of these differences can be traced to the influence of Christian views on Western culture. <ref>[http://oregonstate.edu/~blakena/cs195/final/Other/Writing/RomanHomosexuality.html Nathaniel Blake, Comparison Between the Roman and Modern Views of Homosexuality]</ref>}}

Today, little to no distinction is made between partners or the sex of homosexual couples.  Many of these differences can be traced to the influence of Christian views on Western culture. }}

In addition, in regards to male homosexuality Nathaniel Blake states that in Roman homosexuality the "preservation of a man’s masculinity"  was predicated upon his taking the masculine role in every sexual encounter and that "the slur was to have taken on the woman’s role in such acts."

In addition, in regards to male homosexuality Nathaniel Blake states that in Roman homosexuality the "preservation of a man’s masculinity"  was predicated upon his taking the masculine role in every sexual encounter and that "the slur was to have taken on the woman’s role in such acts."