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I've never met a Calvinist that wasn't angry -
February 6th, 2012, 12:15 AM
I've been on a number of Christian forums and every encounter I've had with a Calvinist has begun and ended with a substantial portion of bitter angry vitriol.
They dish out copious amounts of snide remarks and inferences. Seem to have absolutely no sense of humor whatsoever. They always insist you know nothing about reformed theology and if you bring up a legitimate topic relating to historical information about John Calvin or Calvinism, they immediately do their best to "tear down the validity of your information source."
It's as if they and they alone are able to convey the doctrinal meaningfulness relating to Calvinism in an articulate and truthful manner. No one outside their belief "system" is privy to their "special" insight. This is my own experience and perhaps others have encountered similar situations.
No you have never met a Calvinist that was unwilling to show you the error of your usual vitriolic statements. But I bet if you dropped the dripping sarcasm and actually sought answers to your questions with a view to being corrected, you would have a very different encounter. The facts are that in all your threads on the matter, you like to draw first blood, post content that is merely assertions sans substance, and then wonder why you are met on the same grounds.
Your whining agenda is clear and the objects of your disdainful attitude have little patience for such foolishness.
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February 6th, 2012, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Ask Mr. Religion
No you have never met a Calvinist that was unwilling to show you the error of your usual vitriolic statements. But I bet if you dropped the dripping sarcasm and actually sought answers to your questions with a view to being corrected, you would have a very different encounter. The facts are that in all your threads on the matter, you like to draw first blood, post content that is merely assertions sans substance, and then wonder why you are met on the same grounds.
Your whining agenda is clear and the objects of your disdainful attitude have little patience for such foolishness.
Think about it. And it will come to you.
You've just provided my first example of an angry "elitist" Calvin follower.
AMR
You've just provided my first example of an angry "elitist" Calvin follower.
....Your whining agenda is clear and the objects of your disdainful attitude have little patience for such foolishness. Think about it. And it will come to you.
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February 6th, 2012, 12:44 AM
The truth of God's Word is, He sent His Son to die for the sins of ALL of humanity. When anyone hears the message of God's forgiveness and mercy (through the shed blood of Christ) preached from the Bible, the Holy Spirit then uses that word to convict that individual of their sin and need of a Savior (Christ Jesus) However, their faith is necessary in order to receive forgiveness and eternal life. Once they've placed their faith, the Holy Spirit cleanses them of their sin and places them in the, "Body of Christ" and they are considered a, "child of God."braham believed God and it was appointed to him as righteousness
Faith pleases God. Abraham believed God and it was appointed to him as righteousness. Faith is necessary in order for regeneration to occur...
this has not been the case for me
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I have often joked that Calvinists are really nice since they can't really hold you responsible for what you do
but
there is line you must cross before they really turn on you
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once you do it that is it
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February 6th, 2012, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by chrysostom
"I've never met a Calvinist that wasn't angry"
this has not been the case for me
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I have often joked that Calvinists are really nice since they can't really hold you responsible for what you do
but
there is line you must cross before they really turn on you
and
once you do it that is it
That line is created when you disagree with them. As I'll say again, it's only been my own experience...
That line is created when you disagree with them. As I'll say again, it's only been my own experience...
That is hardly true only of Calvinists, I say again the posters on this forum show the unfairness of your assertion. With respect.
If you want a doctrine to make people mad, try preaching against the doctrine of free will which is the main tenet of Arminianism....man they will kill you
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Try to be civil in the face of incivility. This is a test.
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February 6th, 2012, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Totton Linnet
That is hardly true only of Calvinists, I say again the posters on this forum show the unfairness of your assertion. With respect.
If you want a doctrine to make people mad, try preaching against the doctrine of free will which is the main tenet of Arminianism....man they will kill you
Now Totton, I'm an "Open-Theist" and I love you as a true sister in Christ Jesus. I love Nang and AMR also.
Of course, I resonate pretty closely with Chickenman and love him too!
There is room in God's loving heart for all who love Him.
Doggone! should that be who? or whom?
Blessings to all who love the Lord!
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February 6th, 2012, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Totton Linnet
That is hardly true only of Calvinists, I say again the posters on this forum show the unfairness of your assertion. With respect.
If you want a doctrine to make people mad, try preaching against the doctrine of free will which is the main tenet of Arminianism....man they will kill you
I'm one that fully agrees there is free will...I'm not a Calvinist nor an Armininian I have problems with both of them...
There are some meek and gentle Calvinists on this forum, in fact along with the Caflix, considering the abuse heaped upon them by their angry opponents they display a wonderful tolerance. AMR, Lon, Colossians, and it is actually unfair to portray Nang as angry...she is a lamb, lovable
February 6th, 2012, 05:26 AM
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