Roman society initially persecuted Christians and viewed them as a threat to the traditional polytheistic religion, but eventually, the religion gained acceptance and became the state religion of the Roman Empire.
Roman society initially reacted to the spread of Christianity with hostility and persecution, considering it a threat to traditional Roman beliefs and social order; however, as the religion gained more followers and influence, it eventually became the official religion of the Roman Empire under Emperor Constantine.
Roman society initially reacted with suspicion and persecution towards the spread of Christianity, viewing it as a threat to traditional Roman religious practices, but over time it eventually became the official religion of the Roman Empire, leading to a significant transformation of society.
