[P-Marlowe]

Marlowe: ". . . .claims to be a Great Christian but has never once repented of any of his sins."

Rashputin: He's a solid, Presbyterian, Calvinist. Since you've obviously never read Calvin or Presbyterian theologians...

So since you claim to be so familiar with Calvinist teachings, are you saying that a man can be a serial fornicator his whole life, never once pray and ask God for forgiveness of any of his sins and still be a "Great Christian" simply because he is a Calvinist?

[xzins]

No excuse for sin. But it does mean he will return at some point.

[Rashputin]

Acknowledge your sin and try to do better in the future is the maximum any Calvinist I know of every says is required and many don't even believe a public acknowledgment of any kind is required or even a good thing.

Calvinists believe those who are predestined for Heaven can do nothing to alter that fact and those destined for Hell can do nothing to alter that fact. Anything more or less is some mish mash of things stirred into Calvinism.

Since you refer to Trump's own admissions of wrong doing, by making that reference you admit that Trump is in fact a "Great Christian" by the standards he holds.

Too bad you don't think before you type. Now go on, you only need another 199 comments proving your ignorance on the topic you chose to introduce.

[Gamecock]

Marlowe: ". . . .claims to be a Great Christian but has never once repented of any of his sins."

Rashputin: He's a solid, Presbyterian, Calvinist. Since you've obviously never read Calvin or Presbyterian theologians...

Marlowe: So since you claim to be so familiar with Calvinist teachings, are you saying that a man can be a serial fornicator his whole life, never once pray and ask God for forgiveness of any of his sins and still be a "Great Christian" simply because he is a Calvinist?

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Trump claims to attend Marble Collegiate Church, which is NOT Presbyterian, but a congregation of the liberal Reformed Church in America.

Take a look at their Mission Statement

Marble Collegiate Church is a diverse, inclusive community of God’s people led by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. We inspire everyone to become positive thinkers who make a difference in the world.

Note the LGBT friendly buzz words, as well as the squishy social justice tone. Here is a quiz question, where does the term positive thinkers originate? /Their former pastor, Norman Vinvent Peale / (for the answer drag click and drag between the backslashes.)

Think I'm overreacting? Here is an event you can attend tonight and see for yourselves:

Supporting LGBTQ People in Religious and Spiritual Settings

Intersections International, 145 West 28th Street, New York, NY 10001, 11th Floor
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

As the world has become more LGBTQ-affirming, many spiritual and religious leaders have too… and some have been leading the way! Is that you? And would you like additional tools for your ministry with and to LGBTQ people?

In these first-ever 5-part series, the Blanton-Peale Institute and Counseling Center, Rev. Shari K. Brink, President, and Believe Out Loud/Intersections International, James Rowe, Director, partner to bring together mental health professionals and religious and spiritual leaders to discuss and develop skills for supporting LGBTQ people.

If Trump attends this social change organization I'm not surprised he doesn't feel the need to repent. In the tradition of Norman Vincent Peale, and his spiritual grandson, Joel Osteen, the only sin out there is not having positive thoughts.

As solid, Presbyterian, Calvinist (Or Dutch Reformed/Reformed Baptist) would flee from this congregation. Nothing to see here but whitewashed tombs.