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Originally Posted by zraver
Lets look at the central claim about Jesus by modern Christians-
Jesus is God and Christ
This is of course an expression of the Nicene Creed. However is the Creed accurate and truthful to the original Christian beliefs? Or did Constantine corrupt it?
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Absolutely correct on the second mark. It's an expression of the Nicene Creed, not a Biblical teaching.
Look at most of the religions of the world: You'll find triads of gods aplenty that the Nicene Creed co-opted to allowed the pagan tribes to more easily embrace Christendom.
Christmas is another example. A pagan holiday coverted to "Christian" use. It's sure as hell not the birthdate of Jesus Christ, no matter what that commercial slogan says. Even religious theologians will admit that Jesus was not born on December 25th.
So why is his supposed date of birth celebrated on December 25? Hmmmmm.....