In an effort to remain true to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but plagued by the sinfulness of mankind, the Church has suffered countless schisms. Some of these divisions have been necessary for the preservation of the faithful remnant, others have been needless and petty. The Order of Christian Knights is committed to unity within the Body of Christ, and holds the Bible as the standard by which all human understanding must be judged. The Nicene Creed represents a fundamental attempt at codifying the most important tenets of the faith.