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Hello students, early christians viewed greek and roman religion as polytheistic and idolatrous.
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Aspects of christianity that some romans may have found appealing as an alternative to polytheism that includes, first of all monotheism.
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Christians believe in one god would have contrasted with multiple of gods in greek and roman religion, providing a simpler and more unified concept of deity.
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Then moral teachings, christianity emphasized ethical values such as love, compassion and forgiveness which may have resonated with romans seeking a more virtuous and ethical way of life.
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Then personal relationship with jesus.
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Christians believe in a personal relationship with jesus christ as the son of god and savior, offering a more intimate and individual connection to the divine than the distant relationships with the pantheon of gods in greek and roman religion.
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Then equality and inclusivity...