Because they gave all their worship to the One whom Christ worshipped, they refused to pledge allegiance to Rome and its emperor, to take up military service, and to accept public office.
فبحسب اقدم السجلات المتوفرة حاليا ،‏ لم يمارس اتباع يسوع في العالم القديم اي نشاط سياسي .‏