Christians who reject the dogma of the trinity

if mainstream christians accept the dogma of the trinity, what chistians do not

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While mainstream Christianity—including Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and most Protestant denominations—upholds the doctrine of the Trinity, several Christian groups reject this belief. These nontrinitarian groups differ in their interpretations of God’s nature, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1

Major Nontrinitarian Christian Groups

Jehovah’s Witnesses
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that only God the Father (Jehovah) is the Almighty God. They view Jesus as a created being, subordinate to God, and the Holy Spirit as God’s impersonal active force, not a distinct person.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormons)
Latter-day Saints teach that the Godhead comprises three distinct beings: God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. They are united in purpose but are separate entities, each with a physical body (except the Holy Ghost, who has a spirit body).
Christadelphians
Christadelphians reject the Trinity, believing that God is a singular being and that Jesus is fully human, the Son of God but not divine. They view the Holy Spirit as God’s power rather than a separate person.
Oneness Pentecostals
This movement, including groups like the United Pentecostal Church International, adheres to Modalistic Monarchianism. They believe that God is a single person who manifests Himself in different modes—as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—rather than being three distinct persons.
Iglesia ni Cristo
Originating in the Philippines, Iglesia ni Cristo teaches that God is one and that Jesus is His Son but not divine. They reject the Trinity and emphasize strict adherence to their interpretation of the Bible.
Swedenborgians (The New Church)
Based on the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg, this group believes in one God who revealed Himself in Jesus Christ. They reject the traditional Trinity, viewing it as a misunderstanding of the divine nature.
Unitarian Christians
Unitarian Christians emphasize the oneness of God and typically view Jesus as a moral teacher and prophet rather than divine. They reject the doctrine of the Trinity and focus on rationalist interpretations of the Bible.

These groups represent a spectrum of beliefs that diverge from traditional Trinitarian doctrine, each with unique theological perspectives on the nature of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.

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what are the trinitarian heresies

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Throughout Christian history, various interpretations of the Trinity have been deemed heretical by mainstream Christianity. These interpretations often arose from attempts to explain the complex nature of God as three persons in one essence. Here are some of the most notable Trinitarian heresies:

1. Modalism (Sabellianism)

Modalism posits that God is a single person who manifests in different modes or aspects—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—rather than being three distinct persons. This view was popularized by Sabellius in the 3rd century and is sometimes referred to as Patripassianism, suggesting that the Father suffered on the cross. Modern expressions of Modalism can be found in Oneness Pentecostalism Aaron Armstrong.

2. Arianism

Arianism, named after Arius, a 4th-century presbyter, teaches that the Son of God was a created being and not co-eternal with the Father. Arians believed that the Son was subordinate to the Father, leading to significant controversy in the early Church. This heresy was condemned at the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD Ligonier Ministries.

3. Tritheism

Tritheism is the belief in three separate gods—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—rather than one God in three persons. This interpretation contradicts the monotheistic foundation of Christianity and has been rejected by orthodox theology .Wikipedia

4. Partialism

Partialism suggests that each person of the Trinity is a part of God, and only together do they make up the whole. This view undermines the full divinity of each person of the Trinity and has been deemed heretical .Reddit

5. Macedonianism (Pneumatomachianism)

Macedonianism denies the full divinity of the Holy Spirit, viewing the Spirit as a creation of the Son and subordinate to the Father and Son. This heresy was condemned at the First Council of Constantinople in 381 AD .Ligonier Ministries

6. Adoptionism

Adoptionism holds that Jesus was born as a mere human and was adopted as the Son of God at his baptism or resurrection. This view denies the pre-existence and full divinity of Christ, conflicting with orthodox teachings on the Trinity Monergism.

7. Binitarianism

Binitarianism acknowledges only two persons in the Godhead—the Father and the Son—while denying or minimizing the personhood of the Holy Spirit. This view has been considered heretical for its incomplete understanding of the Trinity Wikipedia.

These heresies highlight the challenges early Christians faced in articulating the doctrine of the Trinity. The ecumenical councils and Church Fathers worked diligently to clarify orthodox beliefs, leading to the formulations that are widely accepted in mainstream Christianity today.