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But that attitude was precisely similar to the Roman offer to the early Christians: they could avoid the arena if they would offer but a pinch of incense on the pagan altar.
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Harold J. Laski
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Laski draws a parallel between a judge's offer to Communists and the historical demands placed on early Christians.
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