theLords
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Brethren, quite often we are attacked by the unbeliever with slanderous lies stating that the Council of Nicea, which convened in 325 AD, under Constantine invented the theological doctrine of the Trinity.
I would like to present to you Exhibit A in the case against these slanderous lies:
Thought this was neat when I came across it studying for my history final tomorrow. (Or not studying for it? )
I would like to present to you Exhibit A in the case against these slanderous lies:
Interrogation of Christians (July 17, 180 AD)
Excerpts from this document:
On July 17, Speratus, Nartzalus, Cittinus, Donata, Secunda, and Vestia were put on trial in the [governer's] council chamber at Carthage. The proconsul Saturninus said, "You can secure the indulgence of our lord the emperor if you return to your senses."
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"Speratus said again, "I am a Christian." And they all concurred with him.
The proconsul Saturninus read out the decree from the tablet: "Since Speratus, Nartzalus, Cittinus, Donata, Vestia, Secunda, and the rest who have confessed they live according to the rite of the Christians have obstinately perseveredwhen an opportunity was offered them to return to the practice of Romans, it is my decision that they be punished with the sword."
Speratus said, "We give thanks to God."
Nartzalus said, "Today we are martyrs in heaven; thanks to God!"
The proconsul Saturninus ordered the herald to proclaim: "I have ordered the execustion of Speratus, Nartzalus, Cittinus, Veturius, Felix, Aquilinus, Laetantius, Januaria, Generosa, Vestia, Donata, and Secunda."
They all said, "Thanks be to God!"
And so they were crowned with martyrdom all together: and they reign with the Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost forever and ever. Amen.
Thought this was neat when I came across it studying for my history final tomorrow. (Or not studying for it? )