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To: wmfights; Dr. Eckleburg; HarleyD; Frumanchu; Marysecretary; suzyjaruki; Alex Murphy

“2) I think Calvin’s acceptance of the idea of her “perpetual virginity” was more a sign of the times.”

Oh, and let’s not forget his acceptance of the RC amillennialism. Well, he got most of the other things right so let’s cut him some slack on his birthday.


497 posted on 06/22/2009 11:00:32 AM PDT by blue-duncan
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To: blue-duncan
Oh, and let’s not forget his acceptance of the RC amillennialism.

He's actually more of a postmillenialist since he writes with such joy about this life as well as the one to come.

501 posted on 06/22/2009 11:03:12 AM PDT by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)
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To: blue-duncan
Oh, and let’s not forget his acceptance of the RC amillennialism.

Hey now...the Reformed view of amillennialism is very distinct from the Catholic view. Calvin simply opted not to throw out the baby with the bathwater ;)

507 posted on 06/22/2009 11:16:27 AM PDT by Frumanchu (God's justice does not demand second chances)
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To: blue-duncan; Dr. Eckleburg; HarleyD; Frumanchu; Marysecretary; suzyjaruki; Alex Murphy
Oh, and let’s not forget his acceptance of the RC amillennialism. Well, he got most of the other things right so let’s cut him some slack on his birthday.

You are right we should be gracious on his birthday. He did get a great deal correct.

Are the Lutherans also amills?

555 posted on 06/22/2009 5:12:12 PM PDT by wmfights (If you want change support SenateConservatives.com)
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