[don-o]

I am curious to see if there can be a discussion of the roots of the Christian faith. I became a Christian (in my twenties, after being raised in a Christian home but never truly converting).

I spent several years as a a "sola" Christian. After years of growing frustration with the incoherence that I saw being presented as the Christian faith, I began to consider that what I believed just might not be right. My journey brought me to the Orthodox Christian faith.

One of the aspects of my study was of the Church Councils of the first millennium. I was astounded to discover how vital matters of doctrine, which I just took as given, were actually defined by gatherings of bishops. I determined to find where that church might be, if it still existed.

I am not interested in saying why I did not become a Roman Catholic. I have huge respect and love for that Church. I am interested in how Christians here view the Councils.

[Campion]

Excellent overview of the early councils. There's a whole lot of misinformation running around about them, especially I Nicaea.

Unlike the Orthodox calendar, the (western) Catholic liturgical year doesn't really have days set aside to commemorate the councils. I wonder how much of this important history is taught in confirmation classes or RCIA.