The Roman Empire's views on Christianity varied over time. At first, Christianity was seen as a minor sect within Judaism, and therefore generally tolerated. However, as Christianity began to spread and gain popularity, it was viewed with suspicion and eventually outright hostility by the Roman state.

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The Roman Empire's views on Christianity varied over time. At first, Christianity was seen as a minor sect within Judaism, and therefore generally tolerated. However, as Christianity began to spread and gain popularity, it was viewed with suspicion and eventually outright hostility by the Roman state.
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In the beginning, the Roman Empire didn't pay much attention to Christianity because they saw it as just a small part of Judaism. But as more people started following Christianity, the Romans got worried and started to see it as a threat. Eventually, they started to persecute Christians.