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To: pegleg
Oh by the way, the Council of Nicaea was convoked by Constantine. It’s primary purpose was to refute Arianism. I also find it interesting we have documentation of the Catholic Church refuting this heresy and no record of a non Catholic Christian Church refuting it. Where were you guys?

I am well aware who called the Council. I am also aware the "Pope" didn't even attend. Who ran the Church at that time and, at what time in history did the "Popes" finally convinced the world they had Primacy and would call their own Councils?
570 posted on 10/17/2001 7:43:03 AM PDT by OLD REGGIE
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To: OLD REGGIE
I am well aware who called the Council. I am also aware the "Pope" didn't even attend. Who ran the Church at that time and, at what time in history did the "Popes" finally convinced the world they had Primacy and would call their own Councils?

The Pope was represented at this council and no decisions regarding faith and morals were approved without all the Bishops, in communion with the Pope, in agreement. So the church was willing to accept the help of an emperor, to listen to what he had to say, but not to accept the rule of an emperor in matters of faith. Constantine did not vote on anything during this council. And to summarize what the Church taught in matters of faith and morals all you have to do is read Creed of Nicea. This same creed is still recited today.

Now, what about that Arian heresy? What did you guys do to refute it and where can I read about it?

576 posted on 10/17/2001 8:03:25 AM PDT by pegleg
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