Did the Roman Empire Ever Fall? – From Emperor Tiberius to the Vatican’s Altars of Sacrifice
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...