Christianity

Jesus

Considered more dangerous than Jews because they actively recruited, threatened control of Roman ideology. Edict of Decius (251-253 CE) - said that everyone had to sacrifice to Roman gods, targeted Christians, ended up weakening religion and made many Christians convert back. Valerian came along and enforced rule, went after Christian bishops. Attacked by Nero (blamed Great Fire of Rome on Christians). Constantine saw cross in dream, supported Christianity. After Constantine, some emperor didn't like Christianity. Julian (~350 CE) was last non-Christian ruler. Justinian (~520 CE) was later.

Used as lion feed as gladiators.

// Elagabulus (202-203 CE) grossed debauched, licentious life.

Edict of Milan

Council of Nicaea (325 CE) - Constantine canonizes Christianity, came up with Nicene Creed