The Arian Controversy and the Council of Nicea

[Casmin]

In other words, before Constantine most Christians were probably ignorant of any divisions within their faith, so they could not have been at each others' throats. Even the ones who were aware probably had no idea of the true extent of these divisions.

Aha, I see what you're saying now. Very good observation Theo.

In retrospect, I think I was talking about Christianity before the time of Constantine, but trying to relate it to his time. So I was taking it out of context.

My major point in all of this was that Constantine wanted to remove the so called barrier between Christianity and good lawful Roman society by legalizing the former. I think this concept is something I haven't really come across too much but in my opinion is the real meat and potatoes of the council of Nicaea.

Always a pleasure Theodosius.