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How Should Christians Respond to Unfair Blame?
Jul 18, 2024
Exploring Nero's unfair blame on Christians after the Great Fire of Rome. Discussing historical injustices towards Christians and the positive impact of Christianity on society.
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- Christian persecution started with Nero blaming Christians for disasters.
- Augustine's 'City of God' defends Christians against unwarranted blame by highlighting positive contributions to society.
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Christian History in Ancient Rome and Persecution under Nero
In AD 64, the great fire of Rome under Emperor Nero led to Christians being blamed for the disaster. Nero, known for immorality, targeted Christians due to their unique beliefs, marking the beginning of Christian persecution. This event was just the start as Christians faced blame for various calamities in history, culminating in Tertullian's reference to being fed to lions for public disasters.
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