Hippolytus of Rome: Reject

“If a man is an actor or pantomimist, he must be rejected.”

Hippolytus of Rome

Apostolic Tradition

“A soldier of the civil authority must be taught not to kill men and to refuse to do so if he is commanded, and to refuse to take an oath; if he is unwilling to comply, he must be rejected.”

Hippolytus of Rome

Apostolic Tradition

Men

“A gladiator or a trainer of gladiators, or a huntsman, or anyone connected with these shows … must desist or be rejected.”

Hippolytus of Rome

Apostolic Tradition

“If a catechumen or a believer seeks to become a soldier, they must be rejected, for they have despised God.”

Hippolytus of Rome

Apostolic Tradition

God

“Inquiry shall likewise be made about the professions and trades of those who are brought to be admitted to the faith. If a man is a pander, he must desist or be rejected.”

Hippolytus of Rome

Apostolic Tradition

Faith