Questions tagged [arianism]
Nontrinitarian theological teaching attributed to Arius, in which Christ was created by and is distinct from God the Father.
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How did Arians explain the anti-revolutionary spirit of their religion?
In his book No Apologies, Anthony Esolen writes:
Had the fathers at Nicea not insisted upon the co-eternity of the Son with the Father the faith would long have degenerated into a kindly social club. ...
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Was there any controversy over the validity of sacraments during the Arian Controversy?
During the Arian controversy, were sacraments (especially baptisms and/or ordinations) performed by one side or the other considered invalid by their opponents? Were there any "official" ...
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In what respect did Gregory Nazianzen think the pure Nicene faith was adulterated at Constantinople in 381?
In contrast to the previous pro-Homoian emperor Valens, “it was soon clear that Theodosius would pursue a pro-Nicene line.” (LA, 251) In February 380 - only one year after he was declared Augustus and ...
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Why is it significant that Arius taught two Wisdoms? Was this a deviation of some kind?
Both Athanasius noted that Arius taught two Wisdoms. Athanasius wrote that in Arius’ theology,
“There are … two Wisdoms, one God's own who has existed eternally with
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Why are the Nicene and Dedication Creeds so different?
The Nicene and Dedication Councils were attended by more or less the same people and were only 16 years apart (325 vs 341) but resulted in opposing creeds. The Nicene Creed is pro-Sabellian but the ...
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