 However, while some former members of "Criterion" were attracted into the Iron Guard, the "Credința" writers were still critical of totalitarianism.Before a fascist government was formed by the minor National Christian Party, "Credința" hosted contributions from Alexandru Mironescu, the physicist and center-nationalist author.These documented the encroachment of liberal democracy in Europe, defended political freedoms, and honored Romanian peacemaker Nicolae Titulescu.