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Basically the same as the majority of Christians, however, there is a difference when it comes to 'Election' or predestination/foreknowing of a person born.

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Q: What were the main beliefs of Calvinism?
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What are the main points of Calvinism?

Calvinism is a kind of Christian Protestantism. The related link will describe more specifics of the beliefs.


Did the puritans admire the teachings of Calvinism?

The Puritans did admire the teachings of Calvinism. Calvinism was an important part of the Puritans beliefs and foundation.


What does the Bible say about Calvinism?

"Calvinism" is named after John Calvin (1509-1564) who systematized Bible beliefs and theological doctrines. He lived one and a half thousand years after the New Testament was finished so he himself is not mentioned in the Bible but the beliefs he explained are.


What is the main idea of calvinism?

He was a straight up G, No Doubt


Are there similarities between calvinism and arminianism?

Yes, there are similarities between Calvinism and Arminianism and the biggest similarity is that that these two systems which explain and translate the Holy Bible's account of salvation. Both Calvinism and Arminianism base their system of beliefs on the word of Bible, but both have different interpretations.


What were the beliefs of Calvinism?

Basically the same as the majority of Christians, however, there is a difference when it comes to 'Election' or predestination/foreknowing of a person born.


What were some religious or social beliefs Of Calvinism?

They believed in predestination. Essentially when a person was born, it was already determined if they would go to heaven or hell.


Which two countries was calvinism the dominant religion?

In France it was particularly influential. The French Protestant's had to escape to 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


Who was calvinism named after?

Calvinism was named after John Calvin


Who founded calvinism?

John Calvin is the father of Calvinism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Calvin) However most of his ideas are built on the beliefs of St. Augustine, some say that Augustine is the father of reformed theology (calvinism)


Is Calvinism a religon?

No, Calvinism is a branch of Protestant Christian theology.