The Christian Canon

[Pat Mustard]

It has always been my understanding that the process of official recognition (canonization) was affirming already held beliefs--not actually changing anything. Of course there were a few books on the bubble.

I'd be interested to know what information this understanding is based on.

I was going to say, semi-joking, "my pastor told me and I didn't bother do any checking", but Steve beat me to the punch.