In this one book I read ('God Against the Gods), it reports there were four rulers of the Roman Empire. He wanted to be the lone ruler so Xtianity (being a monotheistic religion) suited his purposes. But, they were having debates as to whether JC was a seperate half deity by God (similiar to Hercules-Arian belief) or God in human form. He called the council to settle things, then went home and had his wife and son killed. Also, he didn't even get baptised until he was on his deathbed. I'm sure he thought he was God but I don't think the CoN says that.
2006-07-20 07:51:12
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answered by strpenta 7
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You need to do a little study of your own. The Council of Nicea was called to convene by Constantine but his only interest was for peace and unity among his Empire. This was the period the Arian Heresy was threatening genuine Christianity and the long held belief in the Holy Trinity.
Why would a man who came to power in 313 wait until 325 to define a religion he started and ruled over?
Constantine also DID NOT require everyone to convert to Christianity. Actually take the time to read the Edict of Milan. It merely granted that Christian religion toleration... it legalized it alongside all the already existing pagan religions. Constantine, in fact, was only Baptized himself on his deathbed.
The true "culprit" of forcing Christianity on the rest of Europe by force of arms was Charlamagne, first Emporer of the "New" Holy Roman Empire in the late 700's...hundreds of years after Constantine.
2006-07-20 07:37:37
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answered by Augustine 6
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Christianity grew to become into the up and coming faith in the empire yet there have been on going disputes over some factors of interpretation. in simple terms like on the instant, people shop attempting to sort off shoots following some crack pot theory or different. Constantine grew to become into apprehensive that those disputes might reason civil unrest. The council grew to become into pronounced as to objective and settle a number of those modifications. Please notice. there is not any extensive-unfold connection between the late Roman cult of sunlight Worship and "Nimrod" who wasn't even a god yet a mesopotamian king pronounced in Genesis and much less.
2016-11-02 10:13:53
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answered by ? 4
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As luck would have it, poor Constantine is out of it, as I'm pretty sure that the Council of Nicea didn't have any power to tell God what to do, much less who'll be ruling with Him. I think if they were this arrogant, they'd be set straight at judgment.
2006-07-20 07:35:10
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answered by Anonymous
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It's considered bad form to make such claims without backing them up.
Here're the writings you referenced:
http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/2501.htm
Books 8, 9, and 10 are deictaed to the times of Constantine. Where in these does it say what you claim?
2006-07-20 07:42:00
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answered by lenny 7
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Lie, lie, lie. The faith of the Church was put down in writing at the Council of Nicea. It was called "The Nicene Creed". Here it is:
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father [and the Son].
With the Father and the Son
he is worshipped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. AMEN.
2006-07-20 07:28:38
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answered by Anonymous
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Oh please if you know your Bible God and Jesus rule the heavens and the earth, so who cares what the boys of the council of Nicaea said, only interested in what the Bible says, read it, it might help you.
2006-07-20 07:29:36
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answered by Anonymous
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I couldn't help but notice that you have not provided the slightest shred of proof or evidence to back up your claim.
That's because you can't. And you can't because it is not true.
2006-07-20 07:28:03
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answered by Anonymous
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Mummmm. I don't know I wasn't there, and in the Bible it doesn't say that anywhere.
2006-07-20 07:37:27
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answered by Anonymous
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where is the sight with such evidance I do not beleave a word of it
2006-07-20 07:31:53
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answered by Anonymous
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