Which of the following statements assesses Bishop Donatus's reaction when Emperor Constantine recommended forgiveness from the church officials who were not protecting the church's integrity?

Question

A. Donatus met with Constantine and asked him to reconsider his decision because Donatus felt that the decision could cause further harm to the church
B. Donatus convinced Constantine to make Donatus the religious sovereign of the empire in order to punch the previous church leadership
C. Donatus and his followers accepted Constantine's recommendation, revising their beliefs and choosing to work things out with the local church leadership
D. Donatus and his followers did not agree with Constantine's assessment and moved to the northern part of Africa

Answer 1

The correct statement that assesses Bishop Donatus's reaction when Emperor Constantine recommended forgiveness from the church officials who were not protecting the church's integrity is:

D. Donatus and his followers did not agree with Constantine's assessment and moved to the northern part of Africa.

This reflects the historical context in which Donatus and his followers were critical of the perceived moral failings of the church leadership and opted to distance themselves from the official church, advocating for a purer form of Christianity.