Therefore, when an individual or group holds itself out as "Christian," it is a fair exercise to evaluate how their beliefs align with this historic affirmation. That's true whether Anderson Cooper likes it or not. Does Mormonism fit within the historic definition of Christianity or not? Do Mitt Romney's beliefs conform to what Christians over the centuries have affirmed or not? Does the word "Christian" have objective, propositional meaning or not? If it does, then isn't it fair to test the claims of those who call themselves "Christian" against those beliefs that have historically been associated with that religion?
Thanks for posting this!
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Is Nicene Christianity that important? An historical-ecumenical note
....and the Nicene Creed encompasses what Jesus said about Himself and uses the words of others about Jesus, in the New Testament, merely gathered together in one coherent statement on which people can understand and stand upon.