Quote Originally Posted by jon1959 View Post
The Romans turned Christianity into a state religion. Out with the Vestal Virgins and in with the Pope.
Wasn't quite like that was it ?

They eventually became Christians, but not before persecuting Christians for a very long time and having reached a point - just as our present day enemies have - where they thought they'd destroyed it and replaced it with their own low practises.

We can observe that Christian societies thrive , and we can observe our own society withering on the vine as its faith and purpose dwindles . The stem is stronger than you think though and it will recover