Creed (as of 3/17)
We believe in the One and only true God, the Maker of all things visible and invisible. We acknowledge One God, who …
In a Constant[ine] State of Confusion
Constantine was politically Christian in a sense that his goals were political and social. He ultimately wanted unity throughout the empire. He …
Cyprian-Novatian schism: What do we do with the lapsed?
The Cyprian-Novatian schism led to three views: the laxist, rigorist, and moderate views. The laxists took the stance of letting the lapsed …
A little (funny) reminder . . .
. . . about the importance of interpretation rather than prooftexting in our Nicaea game:
Cyprian and “The Lapsed”
Cyprian’s position on the lapsed was considered the moderate position, which believed those who repented after the persecution would be granted inferior …
Paradox of Gnostic Beliefs
The Secret Book Of John reveled the re-interpretation of the Book of Genisis through the creation story and the story of the …