Since its inception, Christianity has been ill received through out the world. This is true not only of people, but of Governments as well.
It is easy to understand why the Sanhedrin was so opposed to Jesus, since he was messing up their little playhouse, but since the main themes of his teachings were peace and harmony, why are these ideas so abhorrent?
John 13:34 KJV A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
Matthew 22:21 KJV They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's
Matthew 5:7 KJV Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Mat 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Are these precepts so opposed to the power struggles and quest for riches that most societies believe they must be eradicated?
What are the arguments used that vilify Christianity?