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The word credo is Latin for "I believe." In English it is called a creed. In Christianity a credo is an summary of Scripture often recited as a profession of faith.
History
The earliest Christian credo is the Apostle's Creed, which dates back to 200 A.D. The most famous Christian credo is the Nicene creed, which defines God as the Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Used
In Christianity a credo is used during baptism as a profession of faith and as a catechism tool for learning church doctrine.
Benefits
A religious credo is derived from a careful reading of scripture, but does not take the place of Scripture as the ultimate authority.
Considerations
Credos can change over time, as new information is learned or to battle heresy. The Nicene Creed, for example, has changed and been updated many times throughout the years and was originally created to oppose Arianist heresy.
Potential
Credos, or creeds, can also be found outside of religion. People sometimes have personal creeds, or fundamental beliefs that they use to guide their lives.
Source:
Creeds of Christendom: What is a Creed?
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