Roman State Religion

Unlike most of the other religions, the Roman state religion is practical and contractual. As it is the principle that "I give you what you may give", the Romans believe that their religion is not a religion more loving and faithful, but rather like a commercial contract between Rome and the gods I think that. This makes the faith of the state completely dependent on knowledge and correct prayer, ritual and sacrifice ways, not faith and doctrine. In national religion, there are many demands that prayer is effective, such sacrifice and dedication.

The general attitude of Rome is tolerance. In other words, Jews are exempt from Roman public religion. It is very interesting that religion and state were integrated into all empires of the ancient world, as Rome also practiced emperor worship. Their emperor. Obviously, linking the state to religion increases the validity of rulers. The relationship between temporal power and spiritual power gives them full control over the material existence and spiritual existence of the subject. (Later I can see that the Catholic Church does the same thing in medieval Europe.)

Unlike most of the other religions, the Roman state religion is practical and contractual. As it is the principle that "I give you what you may give", the Romans believe that their religion is not a religion more loving and faithful, but rather like a commercial contract between Rome and the gods Think of it. This makes the faith of the state completely dependent on knowledge and correct prayer, ritual and sacrifice, not faith and doctrine.

The notion that Roman religion is the result of God's inspiration is contrary to the established practice of Rome. The remarkable feature of the Roman state religion during the Republic was the lack of prophetic tradition. Unlike Greece, Gods like Delphi are consulted in the country's decision making and rarely play a minimal role. The Roman government is often skeptical of the prophets and the audience and is occasionally oppressed.8. In addition, these sacred powers may contain mysterious "truth". It will develop around this sacred system. North 1990)