Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Calvinist/Arminian debate

I can't actually think of a more tired, more pointless debate than this. I've been looking in to both sides quite heavily and what a struggle its been. I have never felt more demoralized in my entire Christian walk.

In my opinion, its just another doctrine war for theologists - the difference is minimal in your Christian everyday life. No matter which side of the fence you're standing on, you'll still go out and try to help others to find God.

Here are Mike's one point of Calvinism and Arminianism. Sticking to tradition, I've given them the easy-to-remember acronyms H and S (sorry, I couldn't find any 1 letter flowers).

Mike's 1 point of Calvinism:


Hit or Miss
You're either born going to Heaven or Hell. God decides who does and who doesn't.


Mike's 1 point of Arminianism:


Sick
Everyone is sick (and going to Hell). However, if you go to the doctor (God), in his mercy he can decide to make you better and allow you into Heaven.

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