Initially, the Roman Empire viewed Christianity with suspicion and hostility, leading to periodic persecutions due to its refusal to worship Roman gods and the emperor. Over time, particularly after Emperor Constantine's Edict of Milan in 313 AD, Christianity gained acceptance and eventually became the state religion, as the empire sought to unify its diverse population under a common faith.
What was the Roman empire's views on Christianity at various points in its history? What caused them to change over time?
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