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'''Filioque''' (pronounced fee-lee-oh-kway) means "and of the Son." In [[Christianity]], it means that [[Holy Spirit]] emanates from the Father and the Son. This is part of the [[Nicene Creed]] but was never accepted by Eastern Christianity. | '''Filioque''' (pronounced fee-lee-oh-kway) means "and of the Son." In [[Christianity]], it means that [[Holy Spirit]] emanates from the Father and the Son. This is part of the [[Nicene Creed]] but was never accepted by Eastern Christianity. | ||
| − | Filioque is the theological concept that was at the root of the [[Great Schism]]. Western Christianity (the [[Roman Catholic Church]], [[Anglican]]s, and all [[Protestant]] religions) teach that the [[Holy Spirit]] originates from "[[God]] the Son" ([[Jesus]]) and "God the Father." The [[Eastern Orthodox Church]] teaches that the Holy Spirit originates only from God the Father. | + | Filioque is the theological concept that was at the root of the [[Great Schism]]. [[Western World|Western]] Christianity (the [[Roman Catholic Church]], [[Anglican]]s, and all [[Protestant]] religions) teach that the [[Holy Spirit]] originates from "[[God]] the Son" ([[Jesus]]) and "[[God the Father]]." The [[Eastern Orthodox Church]] teaches that the Holy Spirit originates only from God the Father. |
Bible verses in support of filioque include: | Bible verses in support of filioque include: | ||
Revision as of 00:37, July 5, 2025
Filioque (pronounced fee-lee-oh-kway) means "and of the Son." In Christianity, it means that Holy Spirit emanates from the Father and the Son. This is part of the Nicene Creed but was never accepted by Eastern Christianity.
Filioque is the theological concept that was at the root of the Great Schism. Western Christianity (the Roman Catholic Church, Anglicans, and all Protestant religions) teach that the Holy Spirit originates from "God the Son" (Jesus) and "God the Father." The Eastern Orthodox Church teaches that the Holy Spirit originates only from God the Father.
Bible verses in support of filioque include:
- John 15:26
- John 16:13-15
- John 20:22
- Galatians 4:6
- Revelation 22:1
Bible verses are cited by Eastern Christianity for their opposition to filioque.