The Legacy
I like the video
that we watched earlier. It showed concisely the facts that happened
during the time of the rise of the Roman Empire.
While watching the
video, I couldn't stop hiding my face during some scenes that were
really bloody and brutal. I didn't realize that many lives were lost
just because of some people who were so greedy with their power and
position.
One of the
characters I admire most in the video was Lactantius. Though he was
only a mere scribe, he did not hesitate to encourage and tell Emperor
Constantine to believe in God. I believe it was his faith and
dedication to God and of course the work of the Holy Spirit that
drove Constantine to try fighting “in the name of God”.
Another character
that I like also was the character of Constantine. I really admire
the goodness within him. He was a type
of person who was not greedy of his power and position. He always
thought of
others’ welfare. Even his
faith in God was also seen in his life. Indeed, he made a great
impact to Christianity. I just didn't understand sometimes his way
of accomplishing things which he thought was right especially when he
let his sister be married to Licinius to achieve the peace he desired
for both western and eastern part of Roman Empire. That was too much
risk for me. Good thing Licinius and Constantia fell in love with
each other in the long run because if not, the marriage will only
make Constantia's life miserable.
Of everything
Constantine did, what I don't like the most and seem questionable was
what he did to his brother-in-law, Licinius. I don't understand why
he needed to have him killed. I thought
he had already forgiven him and gave him
another chance but he still asked for his life. He put justice in
his hands which is not the proper thing for a person who believes in
God to do. Why not just let him and his family live happily. This was
the question that was really bothering me.
