Finally! Something on Fluther that I actually know something about!
@JeffVader- In regards to the pagan cults of Ancient Rome, there were many ceremonies and rituals practiced by the Romans of every class imaginable. Many of these religious ceremonies required followers of these cults to attend. Attending was considered an obligation for all followers by the highest authority in the church, the Pontifex Maximus.
@RealEyesRealizeRealLies- The first followers of Jesus were known as Followers of Chrestus. Modern Christian groups claim this Jewish cult said they called their following The Way of Jesus Christ. But I’ve never seen anything of any historical evidence to back that. But we do know that they considered themselves Jews and were known to others as Followers of Chrestus.