Episode 3: The Age of Persecution
This Week In Free Speech with Jacob Mchangama
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Justinian and the Roman Empire
Justinian was obsessed with religious orthodoxy and unity. He wanted to purge the empire from pagan ideas and philosophy, root and branch. In five 39 he instituted the death penalty for asphemy - pagans who worshipped idols. For christians engaged in pagan practices there would be no more enjoyment of civil rights or property unless they were 'baptised' The lesson justinian learned was that you can't rely on laws alone. You need enforce us.
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