Ancient Roman and Christian Morals
Ammon Kou Insalaco CL CV 201 Similarities between Christians and the ancient Romans in the works "Samuel the Lamanite on the Wall" and "The Rape of the Sabine Women" Ancient Roman and Christian Morals Despite small differences in similar morals, the ancient Romans would have found Christianity appealing. Christians and the ancient Romans valued honor. Both societies also valued chastity. Both societies also valued war, specifically the victory of it. Though these morals have slightly different connotations and levels of importance, the differences are not significant, and the ancient Romans could have easily accepted Christianity. Creusa and Aeneas The value and moral of honor is highly sought after in ancient Roman and Christian societies. This is evidenced in Christian societies by the line in the hymn Onward Christian Soldiers , in which victory yields honor “ On, then, Christian soldiers, on to victory” (Baring-Gould 2). And in The Aeneid