what was one impact of constantines decision to legalize christianity
Constantine the Great and Christianity Constantine's position on the religions traditionally practiced in Rome evolved during his reign. In fact, his coinage and other official motifs, until 325, had affiliated him with the pagan cult of Sol Invictus. At first, Constantine encouraged the construction of new temples[34] and tolerated traditional sacrifices;[11] by the end of his reign, he had begun to order the pillaging and tearing down of Roman temples.[35][36][37]