The Roman Empire had different views on Christianity over time, and they changed for several reasons.
Early Days: At first, when Christianity started, many Romans didn’t like it. They saw Christians as a threat because they didn’t worship the Roman gods or the emperor. This made some Christians get persecuted, which means they were punished or treated really badly for their beliefs.
Growing Popularity: As more people became Christians, especially by the 3rd century, the Romans started to notice that it was growing rapidly. Some emperors tried to stop it, while others like Emperor Constantine, who ruled around AD 300, began to support it. He even made a law that allowed Christians to practice their religion freely.
Official Religion: Eventually, in the 4th century, Emperor Theodosius I declared Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire. This caused many churches to be built, and the Roman gods were no longer worshipped as much.
Reasons for Change: The change in views happened because Christianity was growing popular, it offered hope during tough times, and powerful leaders started to support it. Over the years, Christianity transformed from a forbidden religion to the main faith of the empire!