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The Roman Empire had expanded to include numerous nations which had their own religions. Rome had no problem with 99% of these religions. As example, the practice of Judaism in the areas around the city of Jerusalem was allowed by Roman authorities. ( this has nothing to do with Rome's ultimate destruction of the Jewish Temple and the sacking of Jerusalem) Rome decided that for geo-political reasons the empire had to quell various activities that were geared to be free of Rome. Rome itself practiced what we call "pagan religious rites" Their gods were much like those of ancient Greece. They had in Rome pagan priests & pagan temples. Under Nero especially, Christians severely were persecuted. Finally under the Emperor Constantine in 313 AD, who became a Christian, ordered religious toleration in the Edict of Milan. In 392 AD the emperor Theodosius proclaimed Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.

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They were polytheistic.

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