The following sources provide further info on this topic. Rather, it is simply to describe it in a historical context. That is nothing that anyone should be afraid of. As to the theological claims that Dan demands we all accept, the fact is that they are not as old as he claims. If he had merely stated that he had believed them to be true, that would have Ok.
People can choose their own beliefs.
That's bad history, and I don't see how bad history can lead to good theology. ALL unanymously agree to these principles. It was only in the 1600s when these principles were elevated to the position that the Orthodox give them today.