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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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What were the followers of John Calvin's teachings known as?

They were known as Calvinists. Today, a major branch of the Protestant religions is known as Calvinism.

Did the Catholics of France welcome the French who became Huguenots?

No they didn't. Their hostility, backed by the the French Court led to persecution against the Huguenots and triggered the outbreak of wars of religion, which bathed France in blood during sixteenth and seventeenth century.

What was the name given to the followers of Ulrich Zwingli in Switzerland Zwingli?

These followers started the religious people named the Mennonites, so it would be natural to call the followers Mennonites.

What is the relationship between capitalism and calvinism?

Capitalism and Calvinism are two completely different topics. Capitalism is a form of government, while Calvinism is a type of religion or belief. They really have no major similarities.

Why was Calvinism suppressed in France?

Pre-Revolutionary France was a theocratic Catholic country. As a result, Calvinism was considered an illegal heresy. After intense fighting, the French government passed the Edict of Nantes, which allowed tolerance of Calvinism, although no state recognition of the religion was granted. Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes as a method of centralizing authority. (Having only one religion, like Catholicism, that is directly affiliated with the state centralizes authority much more-so than having multiple faiths.)

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.

Where is the Huguenot Society Of Georgia in Marietta Georgia located?

The address of the Huguenot Society Of Georgia is: 2699 Meadow Ridge Court, Marietta, GA 30066-5628

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 is neo-calvinism?

Neo-Calvinism, a form of Dutch Calvinism, is the movement initiated by the theologian and former Dutch prime minister Abraham Kuyper.

Why was huldrych zwingli important?

He was an very important Swiss teacher and theologian during the 16th Century Reformation. His work, however did not grow into a separate church.

Similar to Luther, he taught the supremacy of Scripture. He was a lot stricter and detailed in his teachings than Luther, though.

When and why did the dutch calvinists and the french huguenots settle in south Africa?

  • the dutch calvinists settled in Table Bay (present-day Cape Town) in 1652 near the cape of good hope
  • the Dutch East India Trading Company encouraged settlement because: they had already been stopping at south africa to trade with the south africans and restock ship supplies. they needed a more reliable way of trading than the present one with the indians. so they encouraged settlers to settle there.
  • the dutch Calvinists also feared "dutchification," or the process of becoming more dutch and less British (the calvinists were originally from Britain). they wanted to go elsewhere where they could retain this British culture while not being persecuted by the British.
  • the French Huguenots:
    • went to avoid religious persecution in France
    • the Edict of Nantes was repealed in 1685. the Edict of Nantes granted religious freedom to French Huguenots. now that it was repealed, persecutions began again and the Huguenots searched elsewhere to continue their beliefs
    • 1687 was their first major successful attempt at colonizing south africa

How do you refute Calvinism?

Make sure you don't use the bible, it is filled with verse that explicitly tell of man's inability to come to God on His own, and of God's election of His people. Your best bet is to use sentences that start with "I feel" or "I think" rather than the bible says. It will be much easier to make your point if you leave the bible out.

How did Louis xiv treat the huguenots?

He rescinded the Edict of Nantes, which had provided for toleration of Hugenots, and supported their persecution.