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Why did the traditionally (relatively) religiously tolerant Roman Republic/Empire institute a state religion when Christianity became the dominant religion of the ruling class in the 4th century? Was it because Christianity replaced the Imperial Cult?

by /u/ManicMarine in /r/AskHistorians

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