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Portrait of Younger Pliny

Younger Pliny

A Roman governor seeking guidance on how to handle the growing Christian population.

From "Evidences of Christianity" by Paley, William

Core Belief

"Roman law and tradition should be upheld, but with moderation and fairness."

Worldview

A world governed by reason and order, where social stability is paramount.

Personality

Prudent, educated, cultured, concerned with maintaining order and upholding Roman law.

In Their Own Words

"The Christians are not to be sought for; but if any are brought before you, and convicted, they are to be punished."
"Those who persisted in declaring themselves Christians, I ordered to be led away to punishment, (i. e. to execution,) for I DID NOT DOUBT, whatever it was that they confessed, that contumacy and inflexible obstinacy ought to be punished."

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