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Why We’re Still Confronting the Same Christmas Heresy as St. Nick

By Filings on Wed, 12/15/21
Deity of Christ
Christology
Historical Theology
Saint Nicholas
Church and Biblical History

“Saint Nicholas, a historical precursor figure for Santa Claus, is said to have attended the First Council of Nicea in A.D. 325… Additional legends assert Nicholas became so enraged by the comments of Arius, who taught Jesus was not equal to God the Father, he slapped Arius across the face.” - Lifeway

Related at CT: Taking the Trinitarian Christ out of Christmas

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