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604: Faulty Foot Washing & Pagan Christianity with Nijay Gupta

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Roman Religion and Christian Devotion

The hosts discuss the contrast between Roman rituals and Christian worship, focusing on the loving devotion of Christians compared to the fear-based rituals of Romans. They explore the challenges posed by Christian beliefs in equality and brotherhood to the hierarchical Roman society, as well as the absence of sacrifices in Christian worship which was considered madness. The chapter also draws parallels between Roman religion and contemporary American Christianity, highlighting the dangers of complacency and settling down.

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