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 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.

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

Answer 1

The statement that accurately assesses 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.

This reflects Donatus's dissent from the imperial policy and his decision to separate from the broader church structure in response to perceived corruption and lack of integrity among church officials.