Posted: Jun 08, 2018 8:42 am
by SkyMutt
Cito di Pense wrote:
SkyMutt wrote:
There is practically no evidence that First Council of Nicea establised the canon of the New Testament.


So what? If that's the kind of fact you want to chase, you are welcome to it.


So I've studied history all my life because I find it worthwhile, and am willing to share what I've learned with anybody who shows an interest. I also will occasionally provide what I think is accurate information to counter common misconceptions. My atheism doesn't prevent me from learning about religious history. I think it would be silly of me to ignore it, considering how important religion has been to our species during the relatively recent era in which we've managed to chronicle our activities.

Cito di Pense wrote:
SkyMutt wrote:
SkyMutt wrote: assuming we discount the disputed claim for the Council of Laodicea, the earliest generally accepted example of an attempt to set forth a canon is ...


As I said...

If you're regurgitating what you studied in school and think you can make it pay, show me the money.


Nah, I enjoy learning about history and money has never come into it, except in purchasing history books. I'm used to people thinking that's a waste of time and money.