>>17985701
Gods, sure
(There were multiple times where they tried to incorporate Jesus into the patheon, but Christians refused, citing the dogma that he is the only true God.)
Religion, absolutely fucking not
The Pontifex Maximus holds supreme authority over the state's religion. Which means that every profit from the temple goes straight to him.
The idea of a religion that is independent of the Pontifex's authority is tolerated, so long as it remains small. Once it receives big enough support, a purge is bound to happen, as it threatens their coffers
Rome has always been intolerant of any attempts at separating from the Roman faith. To them, not sacrificing to the gods is tantamount to rebellion.
They purged each and every one, and Christians are the only ones who not just survived, but thrived
Tacitus wrote about it, citing how it is a superstition that died but rose again