Why was jefferson accused of being an atheist, and what does that reveal about politics and culture of the time ?

Jefferson was a probably devout theist, believing in a compassionate creator God to whom humans owed praise.

the story goes that because of this belief, constantine was able to defeat his foes. constantine became an ardent1 christian. christianity and other religions were tolerated under constantine's rule. constantine also was responsible for the building of a great cathedral in rome.