In the year 268, Claudius the II came to power. He gave out a declaration that he would not persecute and kill Christians as the emperors who had come before him. While this was a sigh of relief, his ideas and rules in government were stilled flawed and in error. He became upset that his army lacked recruits. He was unable to increase its garrisons due to the lack of men that wanted to get involved. An idea was generated in his mind that blamed the institution of marriage