In several passages in the [non - Biblical] Christian writings there are indignant protests against participation in these things; on the other hand, we also find attempts to compromise — arguments designed to quiet uneasy consciences... From the time of Constantine these difficulties disappeared; friction between Christians and pagans ceased, and all offices in the State were thrown open. ”
Kristlikes [mittepiiblilistes] kirjutistes on terve rida kohti, kus nördimusega protestitakse taolistest asjadest osavõtu vastu; teisest küljest leiame ka katseid teha kompromissi — argumente, mis on mõeldud näriva südametunnistuse rahustamiseks [— — —] Alates Constantinuse ajast need raskused kadusid; kristlaste ja paganate vahelised hõõrumised lakkasid ning võimalikuks said kõik riigiametid. ”