A major driving factor behind the choice to commit suicide was the Jewish realisation that upon being slain their children could be taken to be raised as Christians .
Many were forcibly converted to Christianity and many committed suicide to avoid baptism .
A major driving factor behind the choice to commit suicide was the Jewish realisation that upon being slain Many 's children could be taken to be raised as Christianity .
Many were forcibly converted to Christianity and many committed suicide to avoid baptism .