- 20.03.2025
Defining Christ's Divinity: The Legacy of Nicaea
At the Council of Nicaea in 325, historical and theological circumstances intertwined to affirm Christ as God through the participation of a large number of bishops and collegial voting.
At the Council of Nicaea in 325, historical and theological circumstances intertwined to affirm Christ as God through the participation of a large number of bishops and collegial voting.
Collective decision-making plays a key role in forming a sense of unity and solidarity within a group. When participants are actively engaged in developing a common course of action, they not only exchange ideas but also collectively define the goals that will stimulate their further cooperation. It is precisely through this process of collective discussion and consensus that the feeling emerges that every member of the group has an opportunity to contribute, fostering a shared set of interests and mutual trust.
A shared feeling of solidarity and unity, based on a common goal, plays a decisive role in shaping “flock” behavior because it fosters strong interpersonal bonds and mutual support among group members. When people are united by a common task, they feel part of a cohesive whole, which enhances their confidence and reduces stress in uncertain conditions. Members of such a group experience support stemming from unity and security, enabling them to cooperate more effectively and act in a coordinated manner, directing their efforts toward achieving the common goal.
Group dynamics in survival and decision-making provide a unique range of adaptive advantages compared to individual behavior. First, from a sociobiological perspective, when individuals come together in a group, the survival chances of each bearer of a specific adaptive trait significantly increase. In other words, even if an individual group member faces certain risks, the group as a whole gains a survival edge through the collective distribution of those risks and the opportunity for self-sacrifice for the common good. As stated in one of the sources:
Social instincts play a key role in shaping both spontaneous and coordinated behavior within a group. According to one source, even in early childhood, children begin to display forms of social sympathy toward close family members, which becomes an important mechanism for orienting themselves in their social environment. It is noted: