The Arian controversy is like a large puzzle piece, serving to make more complete the current view of Christ that most Christians hold to today -- fully God, fully man. The conflict that lead to this clarity began with two 4th century theologians: Arius (c.250-c.336) and St. Alexander of Alexandria (c.unknown-c.326). The controversy was concluded by Athanasius of Alexandria (c.296-c.373), a secretary then replacement to St. Alexander. Of the Liberian priesthood, Arius was seemingly known for being both arrogant and earnestly religious -- a dangerous duo. Arius would shock crowds by saying things like this in his sermons and writings: "If God and Christ were equal then Christ should be called God’s brother, not God’s Son." He attracted a