We disscussed how/why religion was a problem in the roman empire
Paul
-a man who was once a jew
-ended up helping to spread Christianity
-during the Pax Romana
Persecution of Christians
-christians used as scapegoats
-became a major religion for many reasons
-embraced all people
-relationship with god
-eternal life after death
-hope to the powerless
Constantine
-was fighting over leadership of rome
-he prated to christian god and saw a cross
-ordered men to paint crosses on his mens shields
-they were then succsesful in battle
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