I could be off on my understanding, as it's been a while since I had my New Testament courses in college, but I don't really think Jesus was totally for or against Rome, or any world government for that matter.
"Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's." (Matthew 22:21)
I've heard that interpreted that one should cooperate with the government in things that follow God's Law, but to resist in matters where the government is overstepping its bounds and forcing people to do things that God would find unacceptable.
but was not Rome stepping on the Jews, crucifying dissenters, practicing idolatory, imposing taxes on Jews that made the Jews hate the tax collector and the tortures that Jews experienced under Pontius Pilate
First of all, depending on what college you attend(ed), I would not rely on a college New Testament course to understand this. We must remember that Jesus came fo fulfill the words of the prophets. Jesus came so that we might have eternal life through him. He loves everyone and all that he asks for is to be Lord of our lives and to be our friend and King. While some at the time believed that Christ had come to overthrow Roman rule and be the new King of Israel, he was in fact coming to establish his heavenly kingdom. Remember when Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness and offered up all of the kingdoms of the earth if Jesus would worship him? Jesus said that his kingdom is not of this world. While Jesus may not have been a supporter of Rome, he did send Paul forth and Paul did write a letter to the Romans, which is the book of Romans, which states "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Rom. 3:23). When attempting to answer this question, always remember John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life."
