Nero, the mad king of Rome feeds CHRISTIAN MARTYRS to Lions

[Christian_soldier]

As recorded in history, the ancient Romans were some evil despots; the pedigree of Roman Catholic, boy buggering Papist thugs go that far to the times of Julius Caesar and Caligula - Nero however proves himself to be the biggest anti-Christian asshole of all times.

(GRAPHIC VIDEO of Christians being fed alive to lions-- viewer discretion advised. Not safe for minors.)

This video should however be viewed for the calm disposition with which early Christian martyrs stare in the face of death amid sneering crowds and a pompous braggart King that thought he was some sort of musician.

I wonder what might have been the last KJV verse on their lips; my guess is Psalm 23:4 - "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil......."

Even today, True Christians everywhere are being persecuted for our beliefs. We're the only people who come in peace to our heathen acquaintances, never show aggression or violence, politely ask them to convert to Christianity...where is the gratitude? Today itself I got punched in the face for quoting John 3:16 among God-mockers and atheists. They threatened to seize my Bible and burn it, I wasn't fazed one bit by this unprovoked violence. Just felt pity for the fools.

Remember the faces of early Christian martyrs: if they managed to stay true to Christ even in the presence of hungry lions, us Christians of 21st century should be easily able to take a few scornful words, rude insults....as a matter of fact, suffering persecution makes me feel closer to Christ. AMEN.

[Virginia Day Templeton]

Re: Nero, the mad king of Rome feeds CHRISTIAN MARTYRS to Lions

When you really think about it, is this any different from gay marriage?

[Regens Kuechl]

Re: Nero, the mad king of Rome feeds CHRISTIAN MARTYRS to Lions

I am not sure if that is historically accurate, for it is not proven that Christians ever were fed to lions and than I heard that Emperor Nero was not so bad at all

As a matter of fact he was a genius and a very humane ruler. He even tried to ban killings in the arena even of criminals

[Christian_soldier]

Re: Nero, the mad king of Rome feeds CHRISTIAN MARTYRS to Lions

I heard that Emperor Nero was not so bad at all

Let's see, from Devil's own source called wikipedia:

• Nero fiddles "O Lambent Flame, O Force Devine" on his lyre while Rome burns down completely. Clearly ignoring administration matters in order to feed his attention for praise.
• He has his own mother executed because she wouldn't agree to his uncontrollable lust for another woman while still married.
• He "burned ten years' worth of Arabia's incense production at the funeral of one of his wives.
• To fund his foolhardy construction projects much like they do so in Dubai in present times, Nero devalued the Roman currency for the first time in the Empire's history. The cost to rebuild Rome was immense, requiring funds the state treasury did not have.
• Like the coward he was, Nero committed suicide when the Roman Senate declared him public enemy number one baying for his blood. He didn't have the courage to pull the trigger himself but made one of his mistresses do it for him. It is well known that while dying, he cried like a bleating lamb. And never repented to Jesus.

Sounds like a mighty douchebag to me. Well, to be fair, Nero did have some redeeming qualities: e.g. he fulfilled Jesus's prophecy for dispatching soldiers in 70 AD who would go on and completely destroy Jerusalem.

[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: Nero, the mad king of Rome feeds CHRISTIAN MARTYRS to Lions

A wonderful history lesson and timely reminder for us, friend! I often think of the poor Christians during the era of Nero and his heartless reign every time someone wages war on Christmas. I do think, after much thought and prayer, that today's True Christians face a greater call to suffer for Christ than they did back in these Roman days. The inflictions and oppression we face today are almost insurmountable, what with the whole country trying to turn our children queer or face legal, social, and political persecution. If it weren't for the Spirit of God, I don't think I would have made it this many years.