Yes, very likely!
The Romans, including both the Western and Eastern Roman Empires, had very likely created not only Christianity, as we know it today (e.g., New Testament), but also Islam, the original version!
Given the fact that both America and the world are deeply troubled (Colonial America 1776-2040?), it is important for us all to truly understand these two religions, including their origins, for peace and mutual respect, if nothing else.
1. The Roman Empire – An Overview
The image below highlights the Roman Empire at its greatest extent.
The image below highlights ancient Rome’s timeline.
Let us focus on two points: (1) “Constantine & Christianity” and (2) “Birth of Islam”, as they are most relevant for this article.
1.1 Constantine & Christianity
Below is an excerpt from Wikipedia – Constantine the Great.
Constantine assumed the empire as a tetrarch in 306. He conducted many wars against the other tetrarchs. Firstly he defeated Maxentius in 312. In 313, he issued the Edict of Milan, which granted liberty for Christians to profess their religion.[134] Constantine was converted to Christianity, enforcing the Christian faith. He began the Christianization of the Empire and of Europe – a process concluded by the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages.
A key question: why did Constantine convert to Christianity, which eventually became the official religion of the [Western] Roman Empire?
A simple answer: He saw its critical importance as a tool to rule the over-extended Roman Empire! Before that, not only was Christianity small and fragmented, but its followers were also severely persecuted by the Romans, including the occupation of Christianity’s Holy Land (i.e., Jerusalem) and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ!
1.2 Birth of Islam
Below is an excerpt from Wikipedia – Islam.
The primary scriptures of Islam are the Quran, traditionally viewed as the verbatim word of God, and the Hadith, which reports the sayings and normative behavior of Muhammad (c. 570–8 June 632 CE).
Islam began in the early 7th century. Originating in Mecca,[21] it quickly spread in the Arabian Peninsula and by the 8th century the Islamic empire was extended from Iberia in the west to the Indus River in the east.
2. Did the Romans create Christianity?
Yes, very likely – The Romans had very likely created Christianity, as we know it today!
Any doubt?
Watch the video below.
3. Did the Romans also create Islam?
Yes, very likely – The Romans had very likely created Islam, the original version!
Any doubt?
Watch the video below.
4. Discussion
All religions are man-made, requiring substantiation by a “holy book” (e.g. the Bible or the Quran) at least. Two critical questions:
- Who wrote (or “documented”) each “holy book”?
- How did they decide what to include in their respective “holy books”?
Given my general understanding of all the major religions (Religions) and the power of the Roman Empire (i.e. both the Western and Eastern Empires), I am not surprised to learn that the Romans might have actually created both Christianity, as we know it today, and Islam, the original version.
5. More discussion
Obviously, much more work needs to be done to truly understand these two major religions, especially their origins. But if it turns out that the Romans had indeed created not only Christianity, as we know it today, but also Islam, the original version, what does that mean to the two major religions?
Furthermore, what does that mean to the world?
Chaos, at least, for most of the world!
Here is what it means to America: almost nothing, but only if we continue to adhere to these two basic founding principles:
- Religious freedoms.
- Separation of church and state.
On the other hand, if we, Americans, are misled and try to violate these two basic founding principles, we will end up being no different from the rest of the world. After all, can any country be more exceptional than America, which was founded with neither a king nor a pope?
For more, read this book: History 2.0 – China’s Comeback vs. America’s Decline.
6. Closing
While others continue the hard research on the origins of Christianity and Islam, may I suggest that you simply sit back and enjoy the long video below? Note: You must click on “Watch on YouTube.”
