And Also With You What is the Nicene Creed? PART 03: "The Father, the Almighty"
Nov 24, 2025
The hosts dive deep into why the Nicene Creed refers to God as 'Father,' challenging traditional gendered language. They explore how this term relates to parental, rather than biological, imagery. Interesting discussions reveal diverse scriptural metaphors for God, including nurturing and marital imagery. They also critique the simplistic portrayals of God, advocating for a more inclusive understanding. Feminist perspectives are woven in, highlighting the inadequacy of parental metaphors while affirming God's relationship with creation.
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Brevity As Theological Compromise
- The Creed's brief phrases were deliberate compromises reached after intense early debates.
- Its compact language balances precision with breadth so diverse churches could agree.
Archbishops' Friendly Creed Debate
- Reverend Lizzie describes watching a BBC clip where archbishops discussed the Creed amicably.
- The conversation illustrated how the Creed unites different traditions despite debate.
Father As Relational Language
- 'Father' emphasizes relational and parental aspects of God rather than literal maleness.
- The word invites focus on creator-care rather than asserting God as a human male.
