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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)
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Donatus convinced Constantine to make Donatus the religious sovereign of the empire in order to punish the previous church leadership.
Donatus convinced Constantine to make Donatus the religious sovereign of the empire in order to punish the previous church leadership.
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 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 did not agree with Constantine’s assessment and moved to the northern part of Africa.
Donatus and his followers did not agree with Constantine’s assessment and moved to the northern part of Africa.
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 accepted Constantine’s recommendation, revising their beliefs and choosing to work things out with the local church leadership.
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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.
This reflects Donatus's strong opposition to the idea of forgiveness for those he believed had compromised the integrity of the church.
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