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How was Nicene Creed created and by who?

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Briefly, this creed was developed by the Council of Nicea, an assembly of 325+ bishops from all parts of the Roman Empire. It was called to address the Arian controversy of whether or not Jesus was created and therefore not fully divine. More info can be found at

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Council_of_Nicaea

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