Moreover, Whiston believed that the churches of Christendom had fragmented into many denominations because the clergy had strayed from the Bible, preferring the non - Biblical teachings and traditions of church councils and so - called Church Fathers.
Lisaks uskus Whiston, et ristiusu kirikud on killustunud arvukateks konfessioonideks sellepärast, et vaimulikud on Piiblist kõrvale kaldunud, eelistades Piiblil mittepõhinevaid õpetusi ning kirikukogude ja kirikuisade traditsioone.