The victors and the truthThroughout history, it is often the point of view or the story of the victor that has been told, but is- What does that make it true? History is usually written by the victors, but that doesn't mean their interpretation or view of what happened is the most accurate. The winners in history are usually those who have the power and education to spread their ideas and support them to some extent. For example, throughout history the Church has been an extremely powerful force and anyone who tried to contradict the Church ended up in prison. There are two sides to every story and there is always someone arguing a different point of view. However, whoever has the most power/influence will have their opinion recorded as fact or truth. For example, there are many works, including gospels and books. it does not appear in the modern Bible. It is said that these works did not pass the canon. This list, or “canon,” was confirmed at the councils of Jamnia. No single church or group decided which books would be included in the Bible, but some stronger religious groups were able to overcome smaller sects, resulting in a Bible reflecting the views of some sects, leading to the disappearance of smaller sects which supported others. gospels and stories that were not in the Bible. In addition to what the gospels and stories introduced into the Bible, the interpretation of these texts was also determined by which group had the most power at the time. For example, the Arians had very unique beliefs regarding interpretations of Jesus Christ. Many Arian beliefs were not accepted by the Church. Today, the Arians are considered the losers in the battle for what would constitute orthodoxy in the Middle Ages...... middle of paper...... ect, religion, or a group that has more will write history in the way they want this event or story to be perceived in the years to come. This leaves only part of the story being told and it may not be entirely accurate, which could harm how different historical events are perceived. Additionally, those in power have the knowledge and resources to disseminate and support their ideas. Therefore, the ideas of people in power are commonly accepted as true until another person of power or knowledge challenges them. Works Cited The New American Bible. New York: PJ Kenedy, 1970. “The Nicene Creed” print. The New American Bible. New York: PJ Kenedy, 1970. N. pag. Print."NPNF2-10. Ambroise: selected works and letters." - Ethereal library of Christian classics. Np, and Web. May 4, 2014.Wulfila. The Arian Creed. Np: np, nd Print.