Persecution of Christians by the Romans

Presentation By:

Arde MacIntyre

Ashlin Hunter

Cameron Jackson

Beginning• Early 1st century

• Started by Nero

Why and when were Christians Persecuted?

• Fear of leadership powers

• Refusal to worship Roman gods

• 1st century a.d.-a.d 313

Punishments

• Cruel Deaths– Covered in animal skins

– Eaten by dogs

– Crucified

– Burned alive

• Torture

Christians in Hiding

• Fish symbol

• Secret meetings– Underground– Catacombs– Arenarii

Growth

• Evangelists spread Christianity

• Paul of Tarsus

The Missionary Journeys of the Apostle Paul

Final Years

• A.d. 303-“The Great Purge”

• Diocletion and Galerius

• Migration

End of Persecution

• Constantine’s Visions

• Conversion of Constantine

• Christianity becomes official religion

InterviewsHow does discrimination impact each of

us in today's world?

• “[I]t can lead to disagreements because different people have different opinions and traditions. There could also be bullying…because people have different beliefs…”– Anonymous

• “Fat people…are laughed at.”– Shelby Smith

Interviews Cont.In your opinion, has discrimination been

increasing or decreasing in today's world?

• “I think it has been increasing, because many people lose their respect for others now.”– Anonymous

• “Increasing, [because] there is more things to discriminate against now days.” – Shelby Smith

Interviews Cont.Do you witness discrimination in our

school? If so, do you do anything?

• Yes, I do witness discrimination in our school. And I don't do anything about it. Thanks for asking that! Because I think I probably should start!– Anonymous

• “Yes. I take up for myself…[and] normally defend them”– Shelby Smith

Interviews Cont.

• The first person listed asked not to be named. In respect to them, “Anonymous” has replaced their name.

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