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I voted politics and personalities because religion was could hardly be separated from political life. And personalities are always interesting.

Hi Truth, I have read an undocumented statement that the Romans were tolerant of all religions which "registered", meaning they allowed the Pontifus Maximus and other state structures to know their locations, membership, etc. and even potentially 'control' the number of frequency of their meetings. Any/all who did not submit to this state oversight were considered 'secret societies' and open for persecution not for their 'religious beliefs' but for their refusal to submit to be 'registered' and establish a formal governmental link to the Pontifus Maximus, etc. I have seen some things which one might extrapolate to support this thought, but like Truth, I would like to have better information about the governmental structures and politics of Rome; and how it was used to incorporate additional religions into their culture. Any information and direction would be greatly appreciated! (Like a true tolerant Roman , I would not think of holding the fact that you might not also claim to be a 'Michigander' against you! (reference to ancient comments in welcome thread)) Thanks!