[kosciusko51]

One can, as a Christian, argue that Calvin was none of these, which I do, thus discrediting Calvin as a theologian and pastor.

Then you deny the truth, as he was a theologian and a pastor, had more than sufficient training for the role, and has been recognized as such for centuries.

You can have the last word, as I will not continue debate you about obvious facts that you deny.

[af_vet_1981]

Then you deny the truth, as he was a theologian and a pastor, had more than sufficient training for the role, and has been recognized as such for centuries.

You can have the last word, as I will not continue debate you about obvious facts that you deny.

At least I see no literal claim John Calvin was a bona fide apostle or prophet, as Mormonism claims for Joseph Smith and others. I have not explored where the title of theologian ranks in the Calvinist interpretation of scripture and if Calvinism does, in practice, consider Calvin an apostle or prophet.

There is no "the truth" that one must recognize Joseph Smith or John Calvin as bona fide scriptural theologians and pastors, though their disciples contend otherwise, and historically they both led their religious communities. Of course, John Calvin did not err as broadly as Joseph Smith, nor Calvinism as widely as Mormonism. As much as Calvinism adheres to the one holy catholic apostolic church, there is that much light in it and it is considered Christian (which Mormonism is not).