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Nicolaism was an early Christian sect that was considered heretical. It is mentioned in the Book of Revelation as the Nicolaitans, whose teachings were opposed. Some early Church fathers believed Nicolas the Deacon, one of the seven deacons appointed by the apostles, founded the sect or his teachings were misinterpreted to allow immoral practices like ritual sex. However, others disputed this connection or said Nicolas led a chaste life. Interpretations of Nicolaitan teachings included that they believed ri

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