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The doctrine of One God in Three Persons (the [[Trinity]]) was formulated by Tertullian, a priest in Carthage (Tunisia). The Church of Rome did not initially agree with Tertullian, who later left the established churches. However, this doctrine slowly gained status in the Church at Rome until Bishop Felix began advertising this doctrine to the Church at Alexandria. | The doctrine of One God in Three Persons (the [[Trinity]]) was formulated by Tertullian, a priest in Carthage (Tunisia). The Church of Rome did not initially agree with Tertullian, who later left the established churches. However, this doctrine slowly gained status in the Church at Rome until Bishop Felix began advertising this doctrine to the Church at Alexandria. | ||
Of the 250-318 Bishops that attended the Council of Nicea (along with 1,200 deacons and accompanying laity - per Athanasius and Eusebius of Caesarea), only two Arians refused to agree with the Nicene creed. This either indicates that they all were in unity, that the creed was sufficently vague to support each of their doctrines, or that the voting was rigged. Considering that 22 Arian supporters attended, the latter two are the most likely. The fact that further councils were called to refine this doctrine, many of which resulted in significant schisms, leads to the conclusion that the creed was at least extremely vague. | Of the 250-318 Bishops that attended the Council of Nicea (along with 1,200 deacons and accompanying laity - per Athanasius and Eusebius of Caesarea), only two Arians refused to agree with the Nicene creed. This either indicates that they all were in unity, that the creed was sufficently vague to support each of their doctrines, or that the voting was rigged. Considering that 22 Arian supporters attended, the latter two are the most likely. The fact that further councils were called to refine this doctrine, many of which resulted in significant schisms, leads to the conclusion that the creed was at least extremely vague. | ||
The Godhead has been one of the most divisive subjects in the history of Christianity. Differences of opinion on this topic have often led to bloodshed - as if God wants us to kill each other to protect our notion of who he is. | The Godhead has been one of the most divisive subjects in the history of Christianity. Differences of opinion on this topic have often led to bloodshed - as if God wants us to kill each other to protect our notion of who he is. | ||
==Apostolic Succession== | ==Apostolic Succession== | ||