They had to endure criticism and hatred for being monotheistic during a time of paganism. it was seen as mutiny to the Roman Republic which had to keep its constituents "in line"
A local party organization is an organization responsible for a political party's activities below the state level but is not registered with the Federal Election Commission as a district or local party committee.
National committees have the greatest role in the years of a presidential election, they are responsible for planning the nominating convention and also spend heavily in support of their party's nominee.