Roman antagonism toward Christianity was deepened by Question 16 options: a) Christian rejection of Roman religious practices. b) the public nature of Christian gatherings. c) Christian universality as a force for strengthening of public order. d) the activities of Matthew and Mark. e) its Germanic origins.

a) Christian rejection of Roman religious practices.

Explanation:

Even though it is frequently alleged as at then that Christians were persecuted and victimized for their rejection to worship the emperor of Rome.

General hate or dislike for Christians likely occurred due to their refusal to worship and adore the gods or take part in any form of traditional roman sacrifice, which was expected of those living under the control of the Roman Empire.

manifest functions are the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, while latent functions are those unrecognized and unintended consequences. to analyze the manifest functions of any social institution, we have to study its contribution to the continuation of a group, community, or society.