The Diocletian persecution occurred in the early 300s. They told the people that they need to convert to the Empire's religion OR ELSE. So obviously from the title of this topic the or else is pretty grotesque. They sacrificed the Christians to the Roman gods. Diocletian gave severe types of torture. Like setting people aflame, cutting off tongues..unhumane things.
As for Constantine he helped to restore the humanity in the empire. Constantine converted to Christianity and therefore it was no longer shamed as much among people. Constantine's army had the cross as a symbol. Different rebellions and revolts occurred by Constantine, holding his ground, kept the people repressed. He was later declared a saint. You go Constantine!
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