Did the Roman Empire Ever Fall? – From Emperor Tiberius to the Vatican’s Altars of Sacrifice
Many believe that the Roman Empire ceased to exist in 476 AD when the last Western Roman emperor was deposed. But what if Rome never truly disappeared. What if it merely changed form? What if the emperor’s power and the pagan sacrificial system were actually carried on through the Roman Catholic Church?
From Emperor to Pope – A Hidden Continuity?
The Roman Empire was known for its centralized power and hierarchical system. The emperor was seen as a divine figure, and the people were expected to obey him. When Rome "fell," a new power rose in its place: the Papacy. It inherited:
- Political influence – The pope became a spiritual emperor, and the church became an institution that ruled over kings and nations.
- Rituals and traditions – Many Catholic practices, such as the use of incense, ceremonial garments, and processions, stem from Roman pagan traditions.
- The culture of sacrifice – The Catholic Mass considers the Eucharist a “repetition” of Christ’s sacrifice—but Jesus died once and for all (Hebrews 10:10).
Jesus’ Words: God Desires Mercy, Not Sacrifice
Jesus repeatedly emphasized a crucial truth from the Old Testament:
"I desire mercy, not sacrifice." – Hosea 6:6, quoted by Jesus in Matthew 9:13
God never wanted bloody sacrifices for the sake of sacrifice. It was people who lusted, followed fallen fathers or misunderstood and believed that God demanded animal sacrifices when, in reality, He desired a change of heart.
"We Must Not Sacrifice Humans—But Animals Are Okay"?!
Some argue that God only abolished human sacrifices, while animal sacrifices remained acceptable. But this is a misinterpretation. God clearly states that He never desired animal sacrifices, and that people misunderstood His will:
“For in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, I did not speak to your ancestors or command them concerning burnt offerings and sacrifices. But this is what I commanded them: Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people.” – Jeremiah 7:22-23
God directly states that He never commanded sacrifices—only that people should follow Him in obedience and righteousness. If sacrifices were never His intention, why do people continue justifying the killing of animals—both in religion and in daily life?
What’s the Difference Between Sacrificing Animals in the Vatican and Eating Them at Home?
Many Christians condemn pagan animal sacrifices and mysterious rituals in the Vatican. They say:
"It’s terrible that people slaughtered animals as offerings in temples!"
Yet the same people sit down at their dinner tables and eat meat every day without seeing the parallel. So what’s the real difference?
- In both cases, the animal suffers and dies unnecessarily.
- In both cases, it’s human selfishness—not God’s will—that drives the action.
- In both cases, it’s a practice inherited from a fallen world—not God’s original plan.
God makes it very clear that both animal sacrifice and unnecessary violence against animals are abominations in His eyes:
“He who slaughters an ox is like one who kills a man.”
– Isaiah 66:3
Here, God equates animal slaughter with murder. Why? Because both are evil, selfish, and an abuse of power.
"But We Don’t Sacrifice—We Just Eat!"
Some will say, “But we don’t sacrifice animals, we just eat them!”
But what is a sacrifice? It is the act of taking a life and dedicating it to a purpose. In ancient times, animals were killed “for the gods”—today, they are killed “for our pleasure.” But in God’s eyes, the unnecessary violence remains the same.
The Book of Proverbs reveals how God differentiates between the righteous and the wicked—not only in how they treat other humans but also in how they treat animals:
"The righteous care for the life of their animals, but the heart of the wicked is cruel." – Proverbs 12:10
A cruel heart is a heart that justifies violence and death, whether it happens in a temple or in a slaughterhouse.
God’s Original Plan Was Peace with Animals
When God created the world, His original plan was for humans and animals to live in harmony:
“See, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food.” – Genesis 1:29
There was no killing, no sacrifices, no violence. Humans and animals lived in peace. It was only after the Fall and humanity’s disobedience that animal sacrifices and violence entered the world.
The Vatican’s Secret Altars of Sacrifice?
What many people don’t know is that the Vatican has vast catacombs and secret rooms where strange rituals have taken place throughout history. Is it possible that these rituals are not just relics of the past but something that still continues today?
My conclusion – Rome Still Rules
Jesus said we should judge a tree by its fruit (Matthew 7:16). When we look at the fruit of the Vatican’s actions—manipulation, power-hunger, secrecy—does it look like something that truly represents Christ? Or does it more closely resemble the ancient pagan Rome?
The Roman power may have changed form, but it never disappeared. It continued through the institution that claims to be Christ’s church, but which may, in fact, be what Jesus warned us about:
“I know your works... and that you dwell where Satan's throne is.” – Revelation 2:13
We must all ask ourselves: Are we following Rome, or are we following Christ?
Written by Natalia Magdalena wife of Dmitrijs Botvinjevs and follower of Jesus Christ ✨🌱
Er Romerriget nogensinde faldt? – Fra Kejser Tiberius til Vatikanets offerborde
Mange tror, at Romerriget ophørte i år 476 e.Kr., da den sidste vestromerske kejser blev afsat. Men hvad hvis Rom ikke forsvandt, men blot skiftede form? Hvad hvis kejserens magt og det hedenske offersystem i virkeligheden blev videreført af den romersk-katolske kirke?
Fra kejser til pave – en skjult kontinuitet
Romerriget var kendt for sin centraliserede magt og sit hierarkiske system. Kejseren blev betragtet som en guddommelig figur, og folket skulle adlyde ham. Da Rom formelt faldt, rejste en ny magt sig i dets sted: Pavestolen. Den arvede:
- Politisk indflydelse – Paven blev en åndelig kejser, og kirken blev en institution, der regerede over konger og nationer.
- Ritualer og traditioner – Mange katolske præster praksisser, såsom brugen af røgelse, ceremonielle klæder og processioner, stammer fra romerske hedenske traditioner.
- Offerkulturen – Den katolske messe betragter nadveren som en “gentagelse” af Kristi offer – men Jesus døde én gang for alle (Hebræerne 10:10).
Jesu ord: Gud ønsker barmhjertighed, ikke slagtoffer
Jesus refererede flere gange til en vigtig sandhed fra Det Gamle Testamente:
"Jeg ønsker barmhjertighed, ikke slagtoffer." – Hoseas 6:6, gentaget af Jesus i Matthæus 9:13
Gud har aldrig ønsket blodige ofre for ofrenes skyld. Det var mennesker, der lystede kød, fulgte fallende forfædre, eller misforstod og troede, at Gud ønskede dyreofringer, når han i virkeligheden ønskede hjerteforandring.
"Man må ikke ofre mennesker – men dyr er okay"?
Nogle vil argumentere, at det kun var menneskeofringer Gud afskaffede, og at dyreofre stadig var acceptable. Men dette er en misforståelse. Gud siger klart, at han aldrig ønskede dyreofringer, og at folk misforstod hans vilje:
“For jeg talte ikke til jeres fædre og befalede dem ikke den dag, da jeg førte dem ud af Ægypten, angående brændofre og slagtofre. Men dette befalede jeg dem og sagde: Hør min røst, så vil jeg være jeres Gud, og I skal være mit folk.” – Jeremias 7:22-23
Gud siger direkte, at han aldrig befalede ofringer, men kun at folk skulle følge ham i lydighed og retfærdighed. Hvis ofringer aldrig var hans intention, hvorfor fortsætter folk så med at retfærdiggøre drab på dyr - både i religion og i dagligdagen?
Hvad er forskellen på at ofre dyr i Vatikanet og at spise dem i sin stue?
Mange kristne er hurtige til at fordømme hedenske dyreofringer og mystiske ritualer i Vatikanet. De vil sige:
“Det er forfærdeligt, at folk slagtede dyr som ofre i templer!”
Men de samme mennesker sætter sig til bordet og spiser kød hver dag uden at se parallellen. Hvad er egentlig forskellen?
- I begge tilfælde lider og dør dyret unødvendigt.
- I begge tilfælde er det menneskets egoisme, ikke Guds vilje, der styrer handlingen.
- I begge tilfælde er det en arv fra en faldet verden – ikke Guds oprindelige plan.
Gud gør det meget klart, at både dyreofre og unødvendig vold mod dyr er vederstyggeligheder i hans øjne:
“Den, som slagter en okse, er som den, der slår et menneske ihjel.”
– Esajas 66:3
Her ligestiller Gud dyremord med menneskemord. Hvorfor? Fordi begge dele er ondskab, egoisme og magtmisbrug.
"Men vi ofrer jo ikke – vi spiser bare!"
Nogle vil sige: “Jamen, vi ofrer jo ikke dyrene – vi spiser dem bare!”
Men hvad er et offer? Det er at tage et liv og dedikere det til et formål. I gamle dage blev dyr slagtet “til guderne” – i dag bliver de slagtet “til vores fornøjelse”. Men i Guds øjne er den unødvendige vold den samme.
Ordsprogenes Bog afslører klart, hvordan Gud ser forskellen mellem retfærdige og onde mennesker – ikke bare i, hvordan de behandler hinanden, men også i, hvordan de behandler dyr:
"Den retfærdige har omsorg for sin hjords liv, men de gudløses hjerte er grusomt." – Ordsprogenes Bog 12:10
Et grusomt hjerte er et hjerte, der retfærdiggør vold og død, uanset om det sker i et tempel eller på et slagteri.
Guds oprindelige plan var fred med dyrene
Da Gud skabte verden, var hans oprindelige plan, at mennesker og dyr skulle leve i fred:
“Se, jeg giver jer alle planter, der sætter frø, som findes over hele jorden, og hvert træ med frugter, der bærer frø. Det skal være jeres føde.” – 1. Mosebog 1:29
Der var ingen drab, ingen ofringer, ingen vold. Mennesker og dyr levede i harmoni. Det var først efter syndefaldet og menneskers ulydighed, at dyreofringer og vold kom ind i verden.
Vatikanets hemmelige offerborde?
Noget, mange ikke ved, er, at Vatikanet har store katakomber og hemmelige rum, hvor der gennem tiderne er foregået mærkelige ritualer. Er det muligt, at dette ikke bare er en rest fra fortiden, men noget, der stadig praktiseres i dag?
Konklusion – Rom lever stadig
Jesus sagde, at vi skal bedømme et træ på dets frugter (Matthæus 7:16). Når vi ser på frugten af Vatikanets handlinger – manipulation, magtbegær, skjulte sandheder og ofringer – ser det så ud som noget, der virkelig repræsenterer Kristus? Eller minder det mere om det gamle hedenske Rom?
Den romerske magt kan have skiftet form, men den forsvandt aldrig. Den fortsatte gennem den institution, der hævder at være Jesu kirke – men som måske snarere er, hvad Jesus advarede os imod:
“Jeg kender dine gerninger… og ved, at du bor dér, hvor Satan har sin trone.” – Åbenbaringen 2:13
Vi må alle spørge os selv: Følger vi Ro, eller følger vi Kristus?
- Skrevet af søster
Natalia Magdalena
Hustru af Dmitrijs Botvinjevs og følger af Jesus Christus ✨🌱💧🌈🥖🍇☮️
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