[kosta50]

The only way this cannot contradict your church’s doctrine in the Westminster Confession is if all “the countless mortals taken from life while yet infants” are predestined elect

I have already mentioned to Dr. E that Calvin's position toys with works-based damnation, which is a clear contradiction of the Reformed belief in double predestination.

[D-fendr]

Calvin's position toys with works-based damnation which is a clear contradiction of the Reformed belief in double predestination.

I just read that post, excellent point.

For reference on the latter, the Westminster Confession states that election is predetermined: "…without any foresight of faith, or good works, or perseverance in either of them, or any other thing in the creature, as conditions, or causes moving Him thereunto…"