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Greek and Roman religion

Greek and Roman religion operated pragmatically, transactional, and integrated into public life rather than as separate doctrine—gods were neighbors to negotiate with, not cosmic judges to appease. Understanding this alien sensibility reveals how Christianity's later emphasis on belief, conscience, and the transcendent represented not merely development but fundamental reimagining of what religion is.

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