True and basic Calvinism is at odds with secular governments, unless that government is operated by Calvinists. John Calvin believed the religion he "founded" is at odds with government laws.
It is a long story, but the basic principals of Calvinism come from the bible particularly Paul's books of Ephesians and Roman's. Augustine expounded on and interpreted these passages in the 300's laying the groundwork for Calvin's work in the 1500's. Calvinism as well as Arminianism (free will theology) are both considered to be theologically orthodox Soteriological positions.
Calvinism was named after John Calvin
H. Henry Meeter was a Christian theologian and professor who wrote several books on theology, including "The Basic Ideas of Calvinism" and "The Heart of the Heidelberg Catechism." He is known for his clear explanations of Reformed theology and its implications for the Christian faith.
No, Calvinism is a branch of Protestant Christian theology.
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In which two countries was Calvinism the dominant religion? *
The Puritans did admire the teachings of Calvinism. Calvinism was an important part of the Puritans beliefs and foundation.
Neo-Calvinism, a form of Dutch Calvinism, is the movement initiated by the theologian and former Dutch prime minister Abraham Kuyper.
rules and guidelines for individual or group behavior
When Calvinism first took off, those who believed in Calvinism were dubbed "Followers of Calvin", which later then just called " the belief of Calvinism".
Calvinism started in the later seventeenth century. There is not a parcific date as to when they started calling the religion calvinism. but it was refered too as a religion back in the day.