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The most notable period regarding the persecution of [[Christian]]s is the Ancient [[Roman]] times. In Ancient Rome, Christians were most commonly murdered by [[Crucifixion]] and being put in arenas with [[lion]]s. The emperor [[Nero]] was one of the most notorious persecutors. Christians continue to be persecuted around the world today in [[communist]] countries like [[China]], and [[Islamic]] countries. | The most notable period regarding the persecution of [[Christian]]s is the Ancient [[Roman]] times. In Ancient Rome, Christians were most commonly murdered by [[Crucifixion]] and being put in arenas with [[lion]]s. The emperor [[Nero]] was one of the most notorious persecutors. Christians continue to be persecuted around the world today in [[communist]] countries like [[China]], and [[Islamic]] countries. | ||
| − | This persecution continued up through the fourth century, ending only in | + | This persecution continued up through the fourth century, ending only in 391 A.D. when Christianity became the state religion of Rome.<ref>"... in 391 AD, Christianity became the official, and only, state religion of the empire." [http://www.hyw.com/Books/History/Rome__Le.htm The Legacy of Rome] </ref> The conquerors became the conquered, not through violence but through love. |
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Revision as of 02:56, May 1, 2007
The most notable period regarding the persecution of Christians is the Ancient Roman times. In Ancient Rome, Christians were most commonly murdered by Crucifixion and being put in arenas with lions. The emperor Nero was one of the most notorious persecutors. Christians continue to be persecuted around the world today in communist countries like China, and Islamic countries.
This persecution continued up through the fourth century, ending only in 391 A.D. when Christianity became the state religion of Rome.[1] The conquerors became the conquered, not through violence but through love.
- ↑ "... in 391 AD, Christianity became the official, and only, state religion of the empire." The Legacy of Rome