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I had always thought Marcus Aurelius, the famous Stoic philosopher-emperor was one of the greatest. I didn't know much about Aurelian. I will look into him.
I think we both agree that our modern ideas about what the Romans actually believed and did in ancient times are a horrible misrepresentation. The only myths that survive are poor retellings of poor retellings of stories probably meant to convey powerful truths to indigent people.
Since ancient times, the king has naturally been the pope, and vice-versa. Having a separate church and state is a very odd way to run things, and I'm not convinced we are doing it right.
I think we both agree that our modern ideas about what the Romans actually believed and did in ancient times are a horrible misrepresentation. The only myths that survive are poor retellings of poor retellings of stories probably meant to convey powerful truths to indigent people.
Since ancient times, the king has naturally been the pope, and vice-versa. Having a separate church and state is a very odd way to run things, and I'm not convinced we are doing it right.