 Indeed, this development of a pagan order created the foundations of a bridge of reconciliation over which paganism and Christianity could meet.Likewise, Julian's persecution of Christians, who by pagan standards were simply part of a different cult, was quite an un-pagan attitude that transformed paganism into a religion that accepted only one form of religious experience while excluding all others—such as Christianity.In trying to compete with Christianity in this manner, Julian fundamentally changed the nature of pagan worship.