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I've always found it interesting that the Nicene Creed, which is recited by millions of Catholics around the globe every Sunday, mentions only three people: Jes
by antognini 5y ago
I've always found it interesting that the Nicene Creed, which is recited by millions of Catholics around the globe every Sunday, mentions only three people: Jesus, Mary, and Pontius Pilate.
- humanrebar 5y agoAdherents of the Nicene Creed also consider God the Father and the Holy Spirit to be people as well.
- tsimionescu 5y agoI don't think God the Father and the Holy Spirit are considered "people" though they are considered "persons". "People" seems to imply "human beings" to me, and only God the Son is considered to have been a human being by most Christians (as Jesus, of course).
- humanrebar 5y agoThey're not considered humans, no, but they're considered to have distinct identities, personalities, etc. Figuring out whether all that counts as personhood might be splitting hairs. As far as the Nicene Creed goes, adherents believe five persons (unique agents) are mentioned, and it's not especially long, so I'm not sure there's much to read into the Pilate reference. It could be in there to imply historicity.