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A 5 page research paper that discusses how the doctrine of the Trinity became official doctrine at the Council of Nicea, as well as the nature of the Trinity, and how it is perceived by modern theologians. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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three divine beings, The Father, Son and Holy Ghost (Bolton, 2002). These two fundamental doctrines of Christianity are reconciled through the concept of the Trinity, which conceives of God
as three individual entities, that can be described as the Father, Son and Holy Ghost (or Spirit), who share the same nature and, therefore, essentially "one." While this idea is
familiar to Christians, to those people outside Christianity, it sounds as if Christians perceive of God not so much as a loving Father, but as a committee (Bolton, 2002). By
examining church doctrine, history and current theology, it is possible to clarify what is meant by the concept of the Trinity. Church history is quite specific as to how
the doctrine of the Trinity was formulated. Arius was the leader of one of the early Christian congregations in Alexandria, and he is credited with founding the doctrine of Arianism,
aka the "Arian Heresy" (Bolton, 2002). Basically, Arianism holds that Jesus Christ was created by God the Father and was not co-eternal with the Father (Bolton, 2002). In other words,
this belief states that Jesus did no pre-exist prior to his birth. Therefore, Arianism holds that Christ is not equal with God and, therefore, subject to the Father. This position
was opposed by Athanasius, the deacon of the main church in Alexandria (Bolton, 2002). The Bishop of Alexandria, Alexander, heard both arguments and ordered Arius to stop teaching his
doctrines, an order which Arius refused (Bolton, 2002). Because of his refusal, Arius had to give up his congregation. He left Alexandria and traveled to Palestine where he met the
historian Eusebius, who had numerous connections with the church in the Eastern portion of the Roman Empire. Eusebius contacted the bishops of the Eastern Church, and with the backing of
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