Western and Eastern Empires Split Quick Check
Which of the following statements assesses Bishop Donatus's reaction when Emperor Constantine recommended forgiveness for the church officials who were not protecting the church's integrity? (1 point)
• Donatus met with Constantine and asked him to reconsider his decision because Donatus felt that the decision could cause further harm to the church.
• Donatus and his followers accepted Constantine's recommendation, revising their beliefs and choosing to work things out with the local church leadership.
• Donatus and his followers did not agree with Constantine's assessment and moved to the norther part of Africa.
• Donatus convinced Constantine to make Donatus the religious sovereign of the empire in order to punish the previous church leadership.
The correct statement is: Donatus and his followers did not agree with Constantine's assessment and moved to the northern part of Africa.
The correct statement that assesses Bishop Donatus's reaction when Emperor Constantine recommended forgiveness for the church officials who were not protecting the church's integrity is:
• Donatus and his followers did not agree with Constantine's assessment and moved to the northern part of Africa.