Ancient Roman Religion The life of a Roman citizen was centered upon religion. Religion to the Romans was a very public and civil affair. “We Romans” said Cicero “owe our supremacy over all other peoples to our piety and religious observances and our wisdom in believing that the spirit of the gods rules and directs everything (Cowell 180.)” Rome acquired many beliefs through cultural diffusion. As Rome conquered territories and nations, the beliefs of the conquered …showed first 75 words of 1754 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1754 total…one or fewer gods than the early republic. When Christianity became the official religion of the empire, only one god had to be pleased in order for salvation of a believer’s soul could be achieved. Religious practices and beliefs ruled a Roman’s life throughout each day. All events were in some way affected by the beliefs of a Roman. Roman life would not have been the same without the large influence of religion.