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Calvinism
Calvinism, which is also called the Reform Tradition, is one of the major and oldest branches of Protestantism and formed primarily in opposition to both the Catholic Church and the Rise of Lutheranism, composing many different Protestant sects. Calvinism primarily stems from the teachings of John Calvin. One of the distinctive teachings of Calvinism is the concept of Predestination, meaning that God has already chosen those who will go to Heaven or Hell and that there is no free will for a person to change their fate through works.
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Is Calvinism and Presbyterianism the same thing?
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“Calvinism“ typically refers to those who subscribe to the “5 Points of Calvinism“ - Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and Perseverance of the Saints. These doctrines were formulated at the Synod of Dort in 1618-19 to response to the “Remonstrants,” followers of Jacob Arminius. The term can be misleading, since Calvin was long dead by the time the Arminian controversy arose, and the Synod of Dort was largely composed of delegates of the Reformed churches founded by Ulrich Zwingli, not Calvin, who was a second generation Reformer.
Why did followers of calvinism believe that they should work hard behave themselves and obey the laws of there town?
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Followers of Calvinism believed in the doctrine of predestination, which states that God has predetermined who will be saved or damned. They believed that working hard, behaving themselves, and obeying the laws of their town were signs that they were one of the elect and would be saved. These actions were seen as evidence of God's favor and sought to demonstrate their faithfulness to God's commands.
In Germany did Calvinists faced opposition from Catholics?
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Yes, Calvinists did face opposition from Catholics in Germany during the 16th and 17th centuries. This period saw religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants, and tensions were particularly high between Calvinists and Catholics. The Peace of Augsburg in 1555 granted some religious freedom to Lutherans, but Calvinists were still persecuted and faced restrictions in Catholic areas.
What was NOT a factor in inducing the migration of English Calvinists to New England?
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Political conflict and religious persecution in England were not factors in inducing migration of English Calvinists to New England.
What was the name of the church in Geneva founder by John Calvin?
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The church in Geneva founded by John Calvin is called the "Reformed Church of Geneva" or the "Geneva Academy." It became a prominent center for the Protestant Reformation and exerted significant influence on Reformed theology and practice.
What happened when Philip tried to crush Calvinism in the Netherlands?
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He appointed the Duke of Alva to take care of the job. The Duke's methods however were those of a bull in a China shop, to such an extent that even the King's Spanish (and Catholic) counselors warned the King that the Duke's actions were totally counterproductive. Arresting and beheading the moderate, Catholic and largely pro-Spanish Counts Egmont and Horne for one, alienated many moderate and Catholic Dutchmen from the Spanish cause.
Introducing new and much-resented taxes that rode roughshod over Dutch cities' rights - that had earlier been confirmed by King Philip - brought many Dutch cities over to the side of the rebels. Basically, Alva started out in a Dutch province that was quiet, largely loyal to King Philip and overwhelmingly Catholic. Five years later at the time of his dismissal, large parts of Holland and today's Belgium - including most of the larger cities - had become rebel country under the rule of an ever-growing Calvinist minority.
King Philip, who had at first strongly supported the Duke of Alva, finally was forced to conclude that the Duke's methods were indeed just fanning the flames of rebellion and replaced him with a much more moderate Governor, Don Luis de Requesens. Requesens tried the carrot-and-stick method and abolished the hated new taxes, but only managed to get some grip on the firmly Catholic southern provinces (today's Belgium) that looked askance at the Calvinists' quickly rising prominence anyway.
Later Spanish Governors - especially the long-serving Duke of Parma - tried military means to subdue the rebel provinces, mostly in the form of besieging the major cities. This ultimately proved ineffective and cities that had been taken were later mostly re-taken by the Dutch. The military operations meanwhile did nothing to endear the Spanish to the Dutch, and the Calvinists, originally a small minority, used the state of war to take hold of the rebellion's leadership. This, and the success of the rebellion, quickly led to a 'join the leader / join the winner'-mentality that brought about a lot of conversions to Calvinism.
By 1609 and after some 30 years of fighting, the Dutch Republic had become de facto independent as a Calvinist nation. Dutch Catholics were 'tolerated' as long as they kept their religious practices within the confines of their homes. All existing churches had been converted to Protestant churches. In the Treaty of Westphalia of 1648, Spain formally recognized Dutch independence as a Protestant, sovereign State
What countries did calvinism have considerable influence in Europe?
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France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Scotland, and England
Describe how the Edict of Nantes appeased both Catholics and Huguenots?
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For the Catholics it reaffirmed the Catholic Church as the established Church of France and mandated the tithe even for the Huguenots. These Calvinists were still required to observe all Catholic holidays but were free to practice their faith in a limited number of French cities. The Edict protected protestants from the Inquisition and charges of heresy and ended the restrictions on employment. It was an imperfect document but it ended the Wars of Religion.
Where is the Huguenot Society Of The Founders Of Manakin In The Colon in Midlothian Virginia located?
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The address of the Huguenot Society Of The Founders Of Manakin In The Colon is: 13324 Mulligan Court, Midlothian, VA 23113-4290
Why did the Huguenots migrate to the US in the 1800s?
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The Huguenots not only came to New York, they went to a number of places. Still, the Huguenots, or French Protestants, escaped France with the clothes on their backs. They escaped to Protestant Countries such as Holland. Some escaped to North Germany, some to Scandinavia, some to Switzerland, and some to England. In 1609 when the Dutch were looking for settlers for New Amsterdam, the Huguenot refugees were available. They were cultured, educated, and hard working. So, the Dutch used the Huguenots to populate New York. They also sent a number of Dutch citizens.
What were the similarities between Luther and Zwingli?
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Similarities Both...
...emphasized people's sinfulness, lack of free will, and helplessness ...rejected good works as a means of salvation
...accepted only two sacraments, baptism and communion ...regarded all occupations as equally worthy in the sight of God ...strongly upheld established political and social authority ...had similar views of faith, people's weaknesses and God's omnipotence
Were Huguenots French Jews?
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The Huguenots, who were mostly from Southern France, had always had problems with the monarchy Paris and the Church in Rome. See 'Huguenots and Jews of the Languedoc' for more information.
By the late 17th century the Huguenots were forced to leave France and made their way to many countries with Protestant communities throughout the world.
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The French Huguenots migrated to America because they were being persecuted for?
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The Huguenots were French Protestants of the 16th and 17th centuries, many of whom suffered severe persecution for their faith. The first French Huguenot community was founded in 1546, and the confession of faith drawn up by the first synod in 1559 was influenced by the ideas of John Calvin. Their numbers increased rapidly and they became a political force, led by Gaspard II de Coligny. Conflicts with the Roman Catholic government and others, including the House of Guise, was responisible for the Massacre of St Bartholomew (August 1572) in which thousands of Huguenots perished, and led to the Wars of Religion (1562 to 1598). A Huguenot political party was formed in 1573 to fight for religious and civil liberties. The powerful anti-Huguenot Holy League was formed in 1576. Henry IV ended the civil wars by giving up Protestantism in 1593 and converting to Catholicism, but in 1598 he enacted the Edict of Nantes, granting rights to Protestants. Civil wars occurred again in the 1620s, the Huguenots lost their political power, and they continued to be harassed and forcibly converted. In 1685 Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes; over the next several years, more than 400,000 French Protestants left France.
What were the consequences of john Calvin's actions?
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the consquences of his actions meant he was loved by every girl he meet having pure loved anal and the best sex of his life they said the resaon he died was when he was getting a boner over one of his mistress' while getting a blowjob to much blood went to his penis and he died
How was Ulrich Zwingli associated with the Reformation?
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It was into Switzerland's atmosphere of freedom and diversity that a priest named Ulrich Zwingli (1484-1531) stepped forward in 1518 to attack the sale of indulgences. When Zwingli was appointed to the post of "Peoples priest" in the Swiss city of Zurich. Under Zwingli's leadership, the Reformation spread from Zuriich throughout Switzerland. Not all Swiss cantons, however joined Zwingli in the Reormation. But several was between Swiss Protestant and Romanist did little to alter Switzerland in anyway.
Was the minister to Louis xiii who took steps to strengthen the power of the monarchy at th expense of the huguenots and the nobility?
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Cardinal Richelieu.
How did puritanism and calvinism contributed to the industrial revolution?
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The protestant reformation is believed to have influenced the industrial revolution. Religion became so popular and supported hard work which they felt was not being compensated in the right manner.
What made Calvinism so different from most Protestant sects during the Reformation?
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Calvin's big difference was double predestination, he actually thought that God would create human beings in love and then predestine them to hell.
When the huguenots left France in 1680's their departure caused what affect?
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Destroyed Henry IV's power base.
