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?

A. Donatus and his followers accepted Constantine's recommendation, revising their beliefs and choosing to work things out with the local church leadership
B. Donatus convinced Constantine to make Donatus the religious sovereign of the empire in order to punish the previous church leadership
C. Donatus and his followers did not agree with Constantine's assessment and moved to the northern part of Africa

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

This reflects Donatus's views and the reaction of his followers towards the issues of church integrity and the political influence of the emperor.