The Role Of Religion In The Roman Empire

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There is a familiar saying that states that Rome is the final destination for all roads. The ancient western civilization has its roots in Rome. The role of religion in ancient civilizations brought an incessant urge to merge the role of the leaders and the religious leaders. The rule of law was governed by the secular courts and their various leaders, but then there was a rule of God. The role of religion in Leadership was vital in the ancient regimes. Leaders had no option but to abide by the rules of the church and also obey the laws of the land. These practices led to the saying, give to Ceaser what belongs to him and unto God what he deserves. The ancient role of religion was not overshadowed by politics as the leaders embraced …show more content…

The Roman Catholics represented the largest branch of Christianity and it was headed by the Pope. Early Christians were persecuted during the Roman Empire. The clergy were important in guiding the rulers and the politics of the Roman Empire. The church served as a unifying factor between the people and the politicians. However, in the Middle ages the church took over from the Roman Empire and offered leadership at the helm of power. The church influenced politics and culture. The church took over governance through a pope who was the head of the catholic church at the time. The church undertook political functions as well as religious functions. The church was responsible for both the laws of the Almighty God and those laws of the land. The catholic church has made political advancements through taking up the role of advancing education and development. The church was responsible for political advice when the Kings asked for their wise counsel. The church and religious leaders had an important role in ensuring that there was a peaceful existence in the empires under different political rulers. In 452, the church played a role in European politics when the religious leaders met Attila the Hun and advised him change his decision about invading Italy. The pope played an important advisory role in shaping the politics of ancient civilizations (Backman, p

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