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Heresy of the Day #17: Docetism

Heresy of the Day #17: Docetism

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Heresy: Docetism

Docetism is a Christian heresy that originated in the early centuries of the religion. It is based on the belief that Jesus Christ was not fully human, but rather a divine being who only appeared to be human. According to docetism, Jesus' physical body was an illusion, and he did not truly suffer or die on the cross.

This belief was oppos…

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