His highest religious dignity, however, was bestowed on him in 63 BC when he was elected Pontifex Maximus.
This was the highest priest in Rome, overseeing all religious life. The office also provided considerable political influence which was most important to Julius Caesar.
On one hand, Lincoln was against slavery. On the other, however, opposed the idea of granting civil rights to Afro-Americans, and suggested emigration to Africa and Latin America.
