Roman gladiators were a group of highly trained people who fought against other gladiators and animals in the Roman Colosseums. Most of the gladiators were slaves captured from other countries fought by Rome. Once Rome conquered their lands, the gladiators were taken prisoner and escorted back to Rome. Once in Rome, they went to the ludus gladiatorius, or gladiator school, to be trained. The training was supervised by a lanista, or "butcher", who often abused the gladiators both physically and mentally, usually using a whip. Many thought that gladiators were just slaves. However, criminals, indebted people, and other offenders sentenced to death were also sent to the ludus gladiatorius. Gladiators were trained based on the physical attributes and skills they possessed. There were different types of gladiators. The Samnite was a gladiator who carried a sword, a long shield and had a helmet with a visor. The retarius carried a trident, used a net as a trap, and wore armor for his throwing arm. The other type of gladiator, the mirmillo, carried a dagger and shield and was protected by leg bands and a leather belt. At the Colosseum the gladiators always fought first, early in the morning. For obvious reasons, the gladiators were concerned about how the lanista would evaluate their respective performances and what he would do if they performed poorly. After those convicted during the clash were killed, there were clashes against animals and criminals. Eventually the gladiators fought again, but this time to the death. Gladiators could ask the crowd for mercy, but they were unlikely to get it, as many crowds were not merciful. Not all of the gladiators died during the battle, in fact, a good number... middle of the card... ship and allowed for a deeper exploration of faith. Polytheistic religions did not allow for a personal relationship between its followers and its gods, and religion was not a lifestyle or a faith, it was simply a belief. Another thing about Christianity that people really liked was that it embraced everyone, regardless of their social status or class, and that it preached eternal life for all. While many people have embraced this message; just as many people despised him. The apostles who preached Jesus' message were just as well received as Jesus had been. Many Christians were martyred or imprisoned, including St. Peter, the first pope, and many other disciples of Jesus. In the Holy Land, the Romans killed many Jews and destroyed the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, leaving only the Western Wall. The Western Wall, or “Wailing Wall,” is today the holiest shrine in Jerusalem.