The torches of nero by henryk siemiradzki

Nero had thrown open his grounds for the display, and was putting on a show in the circus, where he mingled with the people in the dress of charioteer or drove about in his chariot. All this gave rise to a feeling of pity, even towards men whose guilt merited the most exemplary punishment; for it was felt that they were being destroyed not for the public good but to gratify the cruelty of an individual.

Loading Comments Apostolic Purpose Subscribe Sign in. About Archive Help Sign in. Share this post. Nero's Torches Create your profile. Only paid subscribers can comment on this post Already a paid subscriber? Log in. Check your email For your security, we need to re-authenticate you. David F. Expand full comment. Jonathan Naylor. About About. A while ago a friend of mine explained to me about the 5 stages of religious persecution and its practical political workings:. Stage 1 is to stereotype the group you want to target for persecution.

Stage 2 is to start vilifying the targeted group and accuse them of crimes or strange conduct. Stage 5 then moves to full-on persecutions and killings.

Whilst the above unfolding pattern can be applied to the early Christian Church, persecutions still sadly happen to this day. The painting has two titles. Henryk Siemiradzki PL. Orgy in the reign of Tiberius on the island of Capri. Subscribe today for your bi-weekly dose of inspiration.

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