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Why there are major differences is a historical reason. The Catholic belief is that the Catholic church started with its roots in the early apostolic church, and continually formed following the decisions of church councils under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. These councils influenced by the Holy Spirit responded to the changing needs of a growing church that existed in different times and places. Protestantism generally, of which Calvinism is a particular flavor, saw the Catholic Church as corrupt, and thought that some of the councils and church doctrines deviated from the teaching of scripture in an unacceptable way. John Calvin was one of the major reformers of the protestant reformation (as was Martin Luther). Below someone has detailed the main tenants of Calvinism, which more answers the question of how Calvinist and Catholics differ, rather than the question asked of why.
There are some major differences between Catholicism and Calvinism. We will examine some of the main differences in a moment. But first, a little about Calvinism:
Calvinists are followers of John Calvin (1509-1564). Calvinism is common in Presbyterian, Reformed, and a few Baptist churches. Even though Calvinists are a minority among Protestants today, their view has had enormous influence, especially in this country. This is partly because the Puritans and the Baptists who helped found America were Calvinists.
Calvinists claim God predestines people by choosing which individuals will accept his offer of salvation. These people are known as "the elect."[From the Greek word eklektos, which means "chosen."]. They are not saved against their will. It is because God has chosen them that they will desire to come to him in the first place. Abraham, Moses, the Apostle Paul, the 12 disciples, the 7000 that God informed Elijah, the thief on the cross, the nation of Israel and many other examples in the Bible where God has called people and then they responded.
Those who are not among the elect, "the reprobate," will not desire to come to God, will not do so, and thus will not be saved.
Classical Calvinists hold to the well-known formula, TULIP. Each letter of this acronym stands for a different doctrine held by classical Calvinists [There are some Calvinists, known as Amyraldians or "four-point Calvinists," who hold all of TULIP except for " L"] The doctrines are:
Total depravity,
Unconditional election,
Limited atonement,
Irresistible grace, and
Perseverance of the saints.
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What are the similarities of Catholicism and Calvinism?
Beyond belief in one God, who is a Trinity, not much.
What do anglicans and calvinist have in common?
Anglicans are only a minor shift from Catholicism. Calvinism is further removed from Catholicism.AnswerThey are both protestant.
3 major religions in Hungary?
Traditionally, Roman Catholicism and Calvinism with a small number of Lutherans.
What was the difference between Calvinism and Puritanism?
Puritans are calvanists.
What is the difference between Calvinism and Lutheran?
Well it turns out their were some differences in between the two religions Lutheranism and Calvinism. Lutheranism says that you don't have to pay for your sins, and Calvinism is sort of like Christianity.
A major difference between Calvinism and Lutheranism relates to?
The major difference between the two relates to the emphasis on predestination.
Did Calvinism stress tolerance and liberal theology?
A:Perez Zagorin (How the Idea of Religious Toleration Came to the West) says that John Calvin, the founder of Calvinism, was a bitterly intolerant man. He saw Catholicism as a false and idolatrous religion, at the same time maintaining that heretics should be punished and killed if necessary.
Who was calvinism named after?
Calvinism was named after John Calvin
Is there a difference between Catholicism and Roman Catholic?
They are one and the same.
Is Calvinism a religon?
No, Calvinism is a branch of Protestant Christian theology.
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 year did Germany become a religious country?
The German States, prior to unifying into the German Empire of 1871, were always religious states, choosing either Roman Catholicism, Lutheranism, or Calvinism as an official state religion.
