Document #5 Amongst our other measures for the advantage of the Empire, we have hitherto endeavored to
bring all things into conformity with the ancient laws and public order of the Romans. We have
been especially anxious that even the Christians, who have abandoned the religion of their
ancestors, should return to reason...After the publication, on our part, or an order commandin
Christians to return to the observance of the ancient customs, many of them, it is true,
submitted in view of the danger, while many others suffered death. Nevertheless, since many
of them have continued to persist in their opinions...we, with our wonted clemency, have
judged it is wise to extend a pardon even to these men and permit them once more to become
Christians and reestablish their places of meeting in such manner, however, that they shall in
no way offend against good order... Edict of Emperor Galerius 311 AD
Document #5: What did Galerius want from the Christians? How did he ultimately decide to
treat them?