![]() ![]() Hence a belief in a God-system which would be understandable to the pagans was essential for the survival of the Church. Roman Christianity was strongly influenced by the paganism in which it grew up and had to survive. These ideas developed in different directions in different areas, depending upon the local influences. Regarding the nature of Jesus (as) there were several philosophies which emerged during the course of time. (Ch.5, v.73) Concept of ChristĪt the start of the Fourth Century AD, the concept of God and the nature and role of Jesus (as) were not clearly understood, and hence there were numerous new strands of thought emerging and new heresies and schisms to deal with. And the wrongdoers shall have no helpers. ‘ Surely, whoso associates partners with Allah, him has Allah forbidden Heaven, and the Fire will be his resort. ![]() Indeed they are disbelievers who say ‘Surely, Allah is none but the Messiah, son of Mary’, whereas the Messiah himself said, ‘O children of Israel, worship Allah Who is my Lord and your Lord. This article examines the arguments surrounding the Arian controversy and how it changed the face of Christian belief forever. One such division over the nature of Jesus (as) which led to the Council of Nicaea, and the declaration of the Creed and belief in Trinity resulted from the teachings of Arius, who did not accept that Jesus (as) was divine. There were divisions between the major Church centres of thought Jerusalem, Antioch, Alexandria and Rome. ![]() The first three hundred years of Christianity are fraught with factions and feuding over the concept of Trinity. ![]()
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