Each emperor backs different pagan philosophical factions as political weapons.
This was never a conflict grounded in obedience to Yhwh’s Word. Both sides had already abandoned it as their foundation.
Two competing Greek philosophical systems fighting over which pagan theory would control the Roman Empire under "Christian" names.
Greek philosophy disguised as "Christianity" becomes a tool for imperial power struggles.
Greek Philosophy A vs. Greek Philosophy B
— Both claiming to be “Christianity”