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) Responses 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 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 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. 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.

Answer 1

The most accurate statement regarding Bishop Donatus's reaction to Emperor Constantine's recommendation for forgiveness is:

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

Bishop Donatus and his followers, known as the Donatists, rejected Constantine's call for forgiveness and were critical of church officials they believed compromised the church's integrity. They took a separate path, which included forming their own distinct community in North Africa.