Know What You Believe with Michael Horton Debunking AI's Misinformation on Constantine, Christianity, and Christmas
Dec 4, 2025
Dive into the fascinating discussion on how AI claims are reshaping narratives around Christmas and Constantine. Explore the reliability of the New Testament and the significance of early Christian creeds. Horton debunks misconceptions about the Council of Nicaea and clarifies the origins of orthodoxy. He highlights the distinctiveness of Christianity compared to pagan myths and warns against the pitfalls of AI-generated misinformation. This engaging conversation challenges historical myths while defending traditional Christian views.
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AI Amplifies Debunked Historical Myths
- Michael Horton warns AI is producing viral fake histories that recycle debunked hobbyist claims about Christianity's origins.
- He shows these AI narratives misrepresent councils, canon formation, and early Christian beliefs as recent fabrications.
Early Evidence For The New Testament
- Michael Horton counters claims that the New Testament dates only to the mid-fourth century with early evidence like the Muratorian fragment.
- He argues apostolic-era recognition and 1 Corinthians 15's creed show the texts circulated within decades of Jesus.
Orthodoxy Preceded Heresy
- Horton disputes the narrative that Constantine manufactured Christian orthodoxy at Nicaea and that orthodoxy followed heresy.
- He maintains orthodoxy preceded heresy and that debates were over terminology within a largely consistent faith.
