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Christian Martyrs?
The Romans were tolerant of all religions. They had total religious freedom. They accepted all religions. The Romans used this tolerance as a tool of empire building.What the Romans frowned upon was civil unrest, rioting, and public gatherings that could degenerate into rioting. Experience with countless examples had thoroughly taught them to act early and forcibly. No bashing your neighbor because he was of a different religion, or race, or ethnic background.Deadly riots often broke out after public contests, especially chariot races, between fans of the Blues and the Greens. That kind of behavior brought in the civil guard, or the military, at the quick step. Read the rest of this entry »