The argument
Constantine did not single-handedly invent every Christian doctrine, but imperial recognition, council sponsorship, property, privilege, and political utility changed the conditions under which doctrine and authority developed. The emperor became a guardian of religious unity.
Why it matters
The merger explains how a Christ-image could gain law, architecture, enforcement, and civilizational reach.
What this teaching does not claim
Historical development must be documented without reducing every fourth-century believer or debate to a simple conspiracy.
