The Donatists became involved in social and political struggles and supported small farmers in their violent rebellion against landowners and Roman tax collectors, actions that brought official censure upon them.
Pengikut Donatisme terlibat dalam pertikaian sosial dan politik. Mereka mendukung tindak kekerasan para petani kecil yang memberontak melawan para pemilik tanah dan pemungut pajak Romawi. Akibatnya, mereka dikecam.