I'm not the least bit confused about Calvin.
He's hilarious.
confused about Calvin
Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by psalm40.17, Jan 8, 2006.
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Hello Barry.
Everybodies wrong but you're right. HaHa! You're be at home here then. :cool: Welcome.
The Reformation was not a one man crusade it was a popular uprising with many genius' in it's number. It heralded in a freedom of expression unheard of for a 1000 years and a freedom in religious beliefs denied us by those who ride the beast.
John Wycliff predates Calvin, he translated the Latin bible into English for the first time and was condemned by Rome as an heretic.
There's a short article here: http://www.sepoangol.org/wycliffe-e.htm , a five minute read. It might interest you. I find history far more complex than your portrayal of John Calvin and well worth the effort.
john. -
I hope that you all don't think I am speaking out of igorance. This is something I have given many hours to and researched. The college that I attend it strong against and they have every reason to believe. I want to say that one of the best things that I have written the subject is "What Love is This" by Dave Hunt. So if you are wondering what line of thinking I am coming from than. Some of my thoughts are from that book. But I want to remember also that that is not the only place that I have gathered my research. I have not said this yet and behooves me to do now. I love people on both sides of the issue. They are people that sincerely serve and love the Lord Jesus Christ. I don't doubt they passion for God. But I am a firm believer that we MUST be BIBLISTS!!!!!!!!!
Barry -
Beliefs are based on "Fundamentals" of scripture which are "Absolute", but with Calvin, nothing is "Absolute".
Jesus isn't the only way to heaven, God didn't really means his will was for none to perish,
This is clear evidence that you're not very well acquainted with the "ABSOLUTE GOD" who will condemn for even "ONE SIN".
Mt 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
"Knowledge" is based on "fundamentals" which don't change, and neither do they "Contradict" other scripture, but then I suppose you would have to understand the scriptures to recognize a contradiction. -
You might think that trying to play one against the other is a slick move... However, your position is still faulty and minor discrepancies between my understanding and John's won't change the fact that you can't address the core issues we bring up nor answer simple, straight forward questions.
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Hello Me4Him.
That's the condition of man. Now show me where I said man has sufficient goodness to save himself and I'll eat John Calvin's hat otherwise correct the impression I said such a thing please. I will not hold my breath. :cool:
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rbell writes:
"I'm not the least bit confused about Calvin.
He's hilarious."
So's Hobbes! I just wanted the 'toon to copy!
Anyway, out of the mouth of a junior member...!
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Hello Ed.
I see nothing funny about Calvinism myself and nor do the vast majority of those I've spoken to.
There is no logic,reason or scripture our enemies can use to win an argument and we are not within range so poking fun is the only weapon you have left. :cool:
Sticks and stones Ed boy names have no effect.
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johnp- with respect. I would see a great deal of ofference between the Bil Watterson cartoon characters of Calvin and Hobbes, as shown in rbell's copy of the cartoon at the top of page 17 and the theological system of so-called 'Calvinism'. I fully admit to taking myself a bit less seriously than some of the posters on BB. As to the systems of theology, known generally as Calvinism and Armininism, I have offered more than once that they are, in fact, no different. That is not 'poking fun' but I have yet to expand on why this is so. One of the problems I have is an inability to type very well, and an inability to store these posts before posting them. I do plan to post my reasons why at some time. I just am not able to at the moment. Ed
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I do not know who "our enemies" are, and who you are referring to. I have made neither any references that could be construed (by any thoughtful individual, anyway) as 'personal' or 'vengeful', I do not believe. Have I ever 'attacked' any member, here? I do not believe so, in any instance. Have I been 'argumentative'? I don't think so. Do I argue 'back and forth' with other members, as I seem to see as more than somewhat common practice? Again, I don't think so. Does that make me unusual on this board? As that is a rhetorical question, one does not have to answer. Have I 'poked fun'? Well, yeah- Duh! That is my style. Is there seriousness behind the fun? Usually. I would offer that the 'Calvin and Hobbes' cartoons (although I had never thought about it before) are a great, though unintended, example. Hobbes is actually a small toy stuffed tiger. Only when he is in the presence of Calvin alone, does Hobbes' personna take on a life of its own. 'Think on these things.'
I just ran my morning check on my closet. All the skeletons are still there where they are supposed to be, the guns are fully loaded, and the axes all already have sharp edges. I'm ready for the day, here. No special work needed to get started.
In His grace,
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Hello Ed.
Why would one wish to bring in a stuffed cartoon character called Calvin into a discussion about Calvinism and Arminianism? One does wonder. :cool:
Mistakes are apt to occur when two are named the same.
derisively 1 a : a laughing at what seems ridiculous or contemptible : the use of ridicule, mockery, or scorn to belittle or to show contempt
"duh." "derision." Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged. Merriam-Webster, 2002. http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com (26 Jan. 2006).
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johnp. said:
Why would one wish to bring in a stuffed cartoon character called Calvin into a discussion about Calvinism and Arminianism? One does wonder.
Actually, Calvin is named after John Calvin. A recurring theme in the cartoons was Calvin's (inaccurate) complaint that he was not to blame for his misbehaviour, because he was a victim of circumstances - in other words, predestination.
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Thank you Ransom that is very kind of you. I had not heard of them. One wonders no more. :cool: I have just been reading some of their stuff on the web.
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(asking for forgiveness in advance for the shout)
GEEZ! LIGHTEN UP!
I had the chore of counseling teens last night as to why their friend was killed in a car wreck. I also had the privilege to lead one to the Lord. THAT, my friends, is ministry. Fighting about Bill Watterson's cartoon is NOT.
Perhaps all of us should remember that we are called to love God and make His name known, NOT sit around and shred fellow Christians to bits. You know, a bit of humor (and perhaps a mild laxative) might improve things around here just a bit.
I'd just as soon you choose the humor, by the way.
And to be totally egalitarian, I will attempt to draw a stuffed armadillo named "Arminius." But I'm not the artist that Watterson was.
Geez.
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Hello rbell nice to meet you.
Why do you use the Name of Jesus as an oath? That is not just hasty words but taking the Name of the Lord in vain.
We need a binding agent not a mild laxative round here. HaHa! :cool:
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John,
Let me apologize for using what you understood to be the name of Jesus used as an oath. You and I would probably disagree on the etymology of the word I used, but out of respect for you and others I won't use it again here. I would not want to offend, nor ever malign the name of my Savior.
I went back, read, and reread this thread in its entirety. I was unable to gather any evidence of my "shredding fellow Christians." I made the statement, directed at no one person or viewpoint, that we should keep the main thing the main thing. I also attempted to use humor to try to get folks to laugh a bit and "step back" before attacking others. Apparently, I have not been as successful as I had hoped. I own every "Calvin and Hobbes" cartoon project ever released, and find it funny. Read nothing more into that.
I'll continue to read this thread with interest, but won't post here again. I do not wish to be party to any further escalation in animosity.
God's best to all of you, and hope you guys find a bit of common ground.
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Hello rbell.
How does one contend for the faith without contention (Jude 1:3)?
...NOT sit around and shred fellow Christians to bits.
I don't know? Am I being too sensitive or what? How can I tell?
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johnp...since rbell stated he would not post on this thread again, did you or didn't you accept his apology? You seem to want to keep the fight going well after it should have ended. This would be a good time for this thread to be closed as it has turned into a case of "you said, you said".
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Fellows, cut the boy some "slack", he's from "England", he doesn't understand "American Slang". :eek: :D
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