-Caveat Lector- > Zuukie: > I guess you never learned about the persecution of the Christians in the > early years, and it wasn't the Jews who were persecuting them. You > might want to look up "catacombs" and "games" in the Roman stadium.
> However you didn't answer any of the questions. It is obvious that the > pagans outnumbered the Christians in the early days. Don't confuse basic religious faith with the manipulation of religion for evil ends by power seekers. Although I am a 'non-believer' I have no problem with religion per se. However religion (like politics) is usually hijacked by the poltico-paths. It appears Christianity was hijacked by the Roman Emperors because they saw it as a convenient tool to strengthen their power. The autocratic power structure that early Christianity evolved into was the perfect tool for the Roman Emperors to co-opt and manipulate. flw <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/";>www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance�not soap-boxing�please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'�with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds�is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html";>Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/";>ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
