Platonist
In his treatise about Christianity in the Roman Empire, this Roman philosopher will present a strong argument that Christians should listen to their emperor and not their God. He also provides evidence as to why the Christian religion is irrational in the eyes of a good Roman citizen. By being a Roman philosopher during the time of the Roman Empire’s prominence, his words would have great significance with the Roman citizens. The treatise issued by this Roman philosopher clearly states what he thinks about Christians, why he thinks it, and why it is significant during his time.
From this excerpt, it is apparent that the author believes Christianity to be a peculiar and irrational religion. Not only is it irrational but it is also irresponsible for Romans to put Christianity before the emperor’s word. The philosopher asserts that if there is a God, then He would have created the other gods below him, and “to worship the great god Helios or to speak well of......
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