Learning from his predecessors that divine assistance was needed for more powerful aid to his military forces, Constantine, Caesar of the Western Roman Empire, set out in search of a god who could count on protection and assistance. After having a vision of a “trophy of a cross of light in the sky, above the sun, bearing the inscription: Conquer with this,” he claimed that it was not the pagan gods but rather “God, the only begotten Son of Gentleman". the one and only God.” He therefore decided to dedicate himself to reading the Bible. Leading his army with his newfound loyalty to the Christian God, Constantine became the sole emperor of the Roman Empire. In 313 he issued the Edict of Tolerance which put an end to the persecution of Christians. Although Constantine's conquest of the Roman Empire appeared to be a positive event for Christianity, the original biblical canon of Christianity manifested itself in a liberal doctrine of faith devoid of the true devotion of a true disciple. Eusebius' Life of Constantine, the first written record of the history of Constantine in the 4th century, expressed Constantine's gratifying victories sanctioned by the power of God. Eusebius describes the reign of Maxentius, who "had proceeded much in impiety and wickedness, so much so as to venture without hesitation into every vile and impure action". He separated women from their husbands by shaming them to satisfy his desires. He took part in the massacre of countless Roman citizens in their own city. He abused and slaughtered women, children and animals as a means of comfort and victory. Constantine, "full of compassion for all these miseries" defeats the tyrannical government of Maxentius. Rome praised Constantine as a half-paper authority similar to that of a senator, losing its religious feeling. Constantine's conversion of the Roman Empire had a lasting effect on Christianity. Eusebius represents conversion as a noble and respectable event for Christianity; however, early Christians know that the true beliefs of Christianity were heavily weakened. As Christianity has lost its true foundation, Christians have been forced to find new ways to practice their beliefs and express their devotion. This watered-down version of Christianity opened the door to various divisions in the Church that still exist today. Although Constantine's conquest of the Roman Empire appeared to be a positive event for Christianity, the original biblical canon of Christianity manifested itself in a liberal religion devoid of the true devotion of a true disciple. Works Cited Eusebius, Life of Constantine