Self-Serving Bias is any time the perception of reality is distorted to aid in the creation or enhancement of self-esteem and the tendency to view oneself in a positive manner. This is the effect that Dre is illstrating.
The early christian church had to suffer a lot of persecutions because they did not worship the roman gods. The rise of the church relates to roman history because when Rome was just getting formed it was just a tiny village. The early christian was made up of a few disciples and apostles. My info might not be accurate.
