Why Was Becoming Christian Considered an Act of Disloyalty in the Roman

question 16

Multiple Choice

Why was becoming Christian considered an act of disloyalty in the Roman Empire?

• A)Rome had a strong monotheistic tradition.
• B)Christians would not worship the emperor as a deity.
• C)Rome required all citizens to learn about all world religions.
• D)Christian theology demanded that all people live in a Christian utopia.
• E)One of Christianity's aims was to overthrow dictators.

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Definitions:

Devine (1989)

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Unprejudiced Members

Refers to individuals within a group who do not hold preconceived biases or judgments towards others, fostering an inclusive and open environment.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified and generalized beliefs about a group of people that often ignore individual differences and complexities.

Bias

A predisposition or preconceived notion that influences a person's perspective, behavior, or judgment, often in an unfair or negative way.