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No he preferred Martin Luther's works but revised it to make his own form of religion, Calvinism
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Who is John Calvin what did he do?
John Calvin is a person who went up against the Catholic church .
Which French religious thinker left the Catholic Church?
The Albigensians, the Cathars, and John Calvin were all Catholic heretics who left the Church.
Is Pope John Calvin real?
There is no pope named John Calvin. He would be considered as a heretic in the catholic Church.
How did john Calvin's theories affect the Catholic Church?
John Calvin's theories did not affect the Chuch - just as many heretics who preceded him did not affect the Church.
Why was John Calvin wanted by the Catholic Church?
John Calvin certainly had his problems, but most of them were with civil authorities, in any case, he was never "wanted" by the Catholic Church. See the Catholic Encyclopedia article at the link below for an overview of his story.
Who broke with the Catholic Church and organized the Presbyterian Church?
John Calvin. That is why the Presbyterian Church is also known as 'Calvinist.'
Who are the two men who broke with the Roman Catholic church?
John Calvin and Martin Luther a priest from Germany
How did the principles Calvinism differ from that of the catholic church?
john Calvin was liked among all of his people and in the catholic church people were limited to their practices and beliefs
How were martins Luther's criticisms of the catholic church similar to those of john Calvin?
Both men believed that the Catholic Church should end the sale of indulgences.
Is there a Saint Calvin?
There is no Saint Calvin recognized by the Catholic Church. Calvin is primarily known as John Calvin, a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
When did John Calvin break with the Catholic Church?
John Calvin, one of the key theologians and philosophers of the Protestant Reformation, broke away from the Catholic Church in 1530. He fled to Switzerland after anti-Protestant uprisings in France. While there, he published his "Institutes of Christian Religion" in 1536.
Why is john Calvin unhappy with the catholic church?
John Calvin was unhappy with the Catholic Church primarily due to its practices and doctrines that he believed strayed from biblical teachings. He criticized the Church for its emphasis on tradition, the sale of indulgences, and the perceived corruption within its hierarchy. Calvin advocated for a return to a more scriptural foundation of faith, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God, which he felt were neglected by the Catholic Church. His reformative ideas ultimately contributed to the development of Protestantism.
