God is the thoughts of Men as far as they are concerned, a Democracy. Of course he does other things too. So Rome defeating Men was a short term defeat of God concerning them. The other Prophets were killed for standing on Seniority against forces also.
Malfunction
It is not ordinary for a Species to segment against God. Neuro Systems tampering caused unnatural compulsions: Incest, Man hunting, Queers & Paedophiles, Gore. Kill the Surgeons, Vets & other Medical Professionals.