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I am planning on doing a byzantine empire (christian Rome in the middle ages) redemption set and was wondering if i should make the emperors good or evil.  Here are some ideas I have.

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It probably depends on the emperor. I'm terrible at history and can barely locate the great country of Europe on a map, but it seems like guys like Constantine should be heroes.

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You are getting on some shaky theological ground regarding that era of the Church in regards to this marking the beginning of the Church's marriage to the world. I wouldn't consider any of the leaders of that time heroes. Study the seven letters to the seven Churches and how they relate to Church history.

I would put any one that did good stuff as heros

I would put any one that did good stuff as heros

Define "good stuff"

Que Constantine should be a hero.

I agree entirely (with both) 

Ok, I have to come out and ask it., Would Justinian be a hero?

Justinian had to put down a revolt of his own people in Constantinople in a particularly bloody and punitive manner.  Can you imagine King David destroying the people of Jerusalem in this manner?

Not saying this disqualifies him, it is just that by that time the Church and the State had already been well infused together which made for very fertile ground for corruption and abuse.  When you have spiritual power over people as well as physical power over people it can make for a very tempting time.