Well Romans weren't Christians, they worship similar gods that the Greeks did. And it was Constantine that 'converted' to christianity as a political maneuver. We still see this happening today. The Romans had games much more violent and worse than the Greek Olympics. The used wild animals, gladiators, fighting till the death, slaves & prisoners for their entertainment. Christians were put to death in their arenas. (post Catholic) The origins of a lot of catholic doctrine is tied to Roman 'pagan' gods. the Mother of God/Madonna ie Ghea Mother Earth ie Ishtaroth/Isis, which is where Easter comes from. Easter was then tied to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. the many statues of 'saints' and angels replaced all the roman gods and goddesses.
The Romans didn't stop the Olymics because of Christianity. But it was stopped because it became to barbaric. And it was not considered the Olympics.
The Romans had games much more violent and worse than the Greek Olympics. The used wild animals, gladiators, fighting till the death, slaves & prisoners for their entertainment. Christians were put to death in their arenas. (post Catholic) The origins of a lot of catholic doctrine is tied to Roman 'pagan' gods. the Mother of God/Madonna ie Ghea Mother Earth ie Ishtaroth/Isis, which is where Easter comes from. Easter was then tied to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. the many statues of 'saints' and angels replaced all the roman gods and goddesses.
The Romans didn't stop the Olymics because of Christianity. But it was stopped because it became to barbaric. And it was not considered the Olympics.