Regarding the council’s decision to consider the Son of the same substance (consubstantial) as God, Martin Marty states: “Nicaea actually represented a minority viewpoint; the settlement was uneasy and was unacceptable to many who were not Arian in outlook. ”⁠
Martin Marty ütleb kirikukogu otsuse kohta pidada Poega olemuselt samaks Jumalaga: „Nikaia esindas tegelikult vähemuse seisukohta; määratlus oli kohmakas ja vastuvõetamatu paljudele, kes polnud oma maailmavaatelt ariaanid. ”