CH 1, ¶13

The unbelieving world is tolerant of and conforms to all except that which is by nature intolerant (i. e. Christians). Two human sources which passed the baton of intolerance were Pliny and Trajan who vehemently persecuted those of the Christian religion. Religion was considered to be the state’s business. The Christian beliefs were regarded “as a direct opposition to the authority of government.” (Beamer)