Quote:
Originally Posted by Ohio
I have read some about Athanasius, and it was all positive. His 5 exiles should really be considered persecution by the official state powers. His chief opponent was the much older Arius who linked his cause to the emperor Constantine, who wanted to make Christianity the religion of the state without knowing the truths of the scripture. The heresy of Arius (similar to today's JW's) was that Jesus was nor really God. Had Athanasius fought his battle for the faith under a less noble emperor (like one of the Caesars), he would have been martyred.
|
Yes whenever Arians had the power they pitched Athanasius to the curb. He even had to run for his life. These "Holy" Christians. both sides, killed each other over doctrine back then ; acting real Christian like.
Why should I have any high regard for them?
I feel like you guys want me to elevate these early church fathers like I once elevated Watchman Nee.
After being burned once for doing that, I can't do it no more.