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When asked the question what was the understanding of the people regarding the distribution of power between God, the emperor, and the church I believe people had the understanding that God was the ultimate power. The church is a vessel at which to worship God. However they also understood that all this could change if the emperor wanted to change. So even though God was the divine the people knew their beliefs could be shaped and interpreted differently according to the emperors preference. Constantine was about change in the church to make it better whether or not it was a sincere or successful change is still a big question.
Constantine it seems wants everyone to know him. I feel that he is doing this to gain power. Even though he may have had good intentions it seems he wanted to get as many followers as possible. It also seems that his conversion was not as pure as it appears. I believe he made a conscious decision to become a Christian. He sees this religion that is so......

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