[drstevej]

Arius believed that 'there was a time when Jesus was not', i.e. that Jesus was not eternal as is the Father.

You believe that Heavenly Mother and Heavenly Father gave birth to Jesus, right? If so, do you side with Arius in the quote above? Why or why not?

[scottiewottie]

The LDS church also rejects the Arian position for two reasons. One, Jesus has always been God. Two, while their literal relationship is father and son, the Son Jesus is heir to all that His Father has, so both are co-eternal, one in purpose, power, majesty, and glory.

Even at this early date in history, apostacy had already begun to redefine Christology. The one prominate, and by some historians the most respected Christian writer at the time of the Nicene Council, was Origen. His opinions on the Godhead more accurately reflect the LDS position. Bishops faithful to the teachings of Origen in general declined attending the council, rejecting both the motive and authority by which it was called.