[visually_augmented]

Not that I fall into the categories to which you have alluded, but...

I for one espouse the truth of Scripture because I am called to be salt and light. The salt must season and the light must illuminate the darkness.

But of course none of this will convince on it's own merit - only God's Holy Spririt will convict the hearts of men. I choose to believe that God will use me in His purpose.

[Oberon]

You must not be a doctrinaire Calvinist then...not the sort of ultra-Calvinist that one occasionally finds.

You see, you used the phrase "choose to believe" in your reply. Admittedly not with regard to salvation, but still...