Why Christians Can't Pray to Roman Gods

Christians can't pray to Roman gods because it is inconsistent with the Christian faith's foundational beliefs. Christianity is a monotheistic religion, which means that Christians believe in one God. This core tenet is encapsulated in the first commandment of the Bible's Old Testament, which states, "You shall have no other gods before me" (Exodus 20:3). Therefore, praying to Roman gods, or any other gods, would be considered idolatry, which is the worship of other gods or idols and is explicitly prohibited in Christian teachings.

Christian doctrine emphasizes the belief in one God who is the creator of all things and Jesus Christ as His son, and the savior by whose death and resurrection humanity can attain salvation. The idea of multiple deities, which is central to ancient Roman religion, is fundamentally at odds with Christian monotheism. As a result, Christians are expected to direct their prayers and worship exclusively to their one God and not to the various gods of the Roman pantheon, like Jupiter, Mars, Venus, etc.

The Nicene Creed, a statement of Christian faith, also affirms belief in one God and expressly identifies the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit — the Holy Trinity — as the singular divine nature of God. This Trinitarian concept does not allow for the worship of other gods, which is viewed as a serious theological error and a deviation from orthodox Christian belief.