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What excuse did Nero use to execute and imprison Christians?

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Nero used the excuse of blaming Christians for the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64 as a pretext to execute and imprison them. He scapegoated the Christian community, accusing them of starting the fire as a way to divert public anger and consolidate his power.
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