The Enduring Relevance of Nicaea

December 8th, 2025 | 7 min read

The year 2025 is the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, and many conferences, seminars, and papers are commemorating its history and significance. Before I knew much about the creed, I would continuously hear two reasons why we do not need to take it seriously.

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Dennis Sansom

Dennis L. Sansom recently retired from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, where he was the chair of the department of philosophy. He taught a wide range of classes but focused on Christian, philosophical, business, environmental, and medical ethics.

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The Enduring Relevance of Nicaea

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