May 20, 325 AD — a Roman emperor convenes 300 bishops in a town called Nicaea.
The goal?
To define who Christ really is.
This council didn’t just change Christianity. It redefined the empire itself.
Let’s break down what actually happened at Nicaea... 🧵
In 2015, Under Armour was the fastest-growing sportswear brand. worth $19 Billion.
They signed a deal with Steph Curry, Tom Brady & Michael Phelps.
They even dethroned Adidas.
But then they made ONE fatal decision that turned into a $16 BILLION loss.
Here's the full story: 🧵
The papal tiara is more than just a fancy hat.
Every piece of papal headwear carries deep symbolism and centuries of tradition.
Here's everything you need to know about the Pope's hats, a🧵
It took 8 architects, 21 popes, and 120 years to build and finish St Peter's Basilica in Rome.
And, four centuries later, it's still the largest church in the world.
So here's a brief introduction to St Peter's...
Muslims living with Hindus = Problem.
Muslims living with Buddhists = Problem.
Muslims living with Christians = Problem.
Muslims living with Jews = Problem.
Muslims living with Sikhs = Problem
Muslims living with Baha’is = Problem.
Muslims living with Shintos = Problem.
Muslims living with Atheists = Problem.
Muslims living with Muslims = Big Problem.
This led to:
They’re not happy in Gaza.
They’re not happy in Egypt.
They’re not happy in Libya.
They’re not happy in Morocco.
They’re not happy in Iran.
They’re not happy in Iraq.
They’re not happy in Yemen.
They’re not happy in Afghanistan.
They’re not happy in Pakistan.
They’re not happy in Syria.
They’re not happy in Lebanon.
They’re not happy in Nigeria.
They’re not happy in Kenya.
They’re not happy in Sudan.
Where are they happy?
They’re happy in Australia.
They’re happy in England.
They’re happy in Belgium.
They’re happy in France.
They’re happy in Italy.
They’re happy in Germany.
They’re happy in Sweden.
They’re happy in the USA and Canada.
They’re happy in Norway and India.
They’re happy in almost every country that is not Islamic.
Whom do they blame? Not Islam. Not their leadership. Not themselves.
They blame the countries they are happy in.
They want to change the countries they’re happy in to be like the countries they came from, where they were unhappy.
Every Pope leaves behind his old name the moment he’s elected.
But why? And how do they choose their new one?
Let’s break down the sacred tradition, symbols, and history of papal names - a thread 🧵✝️🇻🇦