Quotation
I only see what it's become. Nero's Rome. Nero's madness.
-It'll pass. He can't be emperor forever.
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There is a darkness over this city now that was not present when Paul and I were here last. Nero's cruelties have worsened. He holds his circus games with more regularity. Men, women, children torn apart by wild beasts to the laughter of the crowd.
-Oh, my God.
Nero says the reason is to show the Roman people that these followers of Christ were responsible for burning half the city to the ground.
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We were asked to build a community in this city, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, to love this city, but I can no longer see a clear answer for a way forward. What does Paul say?
-That this is something that falls to each man and woman in their thoughts and prayers. Some of you have families, have children. I understand you want to protect them or feel called to stay.