Problem:
The Iconoclast Controversy was an issue central to the Eastern Orthodox Church, or Byzantine empire, and even helped cause the split between Eastern Orthodox and Wester Roman Catholic Churches. Were Leo III's motivations for enacting this idea religious based or politically based? In the end, was his success further justification for Iconoclasm for future rulers, or was his success based on the people's fear? Please find and cite a source other than just your textbook to support your opinions in this topic.