The Christian population was growing in Rome and many Romans became interested in this religion. While many Romans exclusive commitment was to Christ, there were others that didn’t agree with this way of worshipping and it quickly became a problem especially with their pagan neighbors. Because of this faith, Christians were persecuted and ostracized by others that did not agree with their beliefs. Pagans were suspicious of the Christian refusal to make a sacrifice to their Roman gods. This could be construed as insult to their gods and potentially endanger the empire which they vowed to
The Christian population was growing in Rome and many Romans became interested in this religion. While many Romans exclusive commitment was to Christ, there were others that didn’t agree with this way of worshipping and it quickly became a problem especially with their pagan neighbors. Because of this faith, Christians were persecuted and ostracized by others that did not agree with their beliefs. Pagans were suspicious of the Christian refusal to make a sacrifice to their Roman gods. This could be construed as insult to their gods and potentially endanger the empire which they vowed to