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 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 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 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 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.

Answer 1

The correct statement assessing Bishop Donatus’s reaction to Emperor Constantine’s recommendation for forgiveness for the church officials is:

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

This reflects Donatus's stance against the leniency proposed by Constantine, as he and his followers were part of a movement that rejected the idea of forgiveness and sought to maintain strict standards for church leadership.