[RnMomof7]

Interesting, and quite telling. It has always seemed to me that Arminianism was more about opposing Calvin than it was about proclaiming Truth. There is a semi-Pelagian element in the Arminain insistence on free will and man's so-called ability to choose in favor of God apart from God's Grace that isn't even logical, let alone scriptural. Knowing that the Romanists were behind Arminianism casts the whole doctrinal system into suspicion

The Protestants were "protesting" Rome and the theology of Rome.The Arminians were "protesting" the protestants..it took me a while to figure out that most non Catholic churches are NOT Protestants(in spite of calling themself such)

[nobdysfool]

it took me a while to figure out that most non Catholic churches are NOT Protestants(in spite of calling themself such)

Good point...at least the majority of Baptists are honest about it. They disclaim being Protestant.

[OLD REGGIE]

What is your definition of "Protestant"?

(Dictionary.com)

Prot·es·tant ( P ) Pronunciation Key (prt-stnt) n.

1. A member of a Western Christian church whose faith and practice are founded on the principles of the Reformation, especially in the acceptance of the Bible as the sole source of revelation, in justification by faith alone, and in the universal priesthood of all the believers.

2. A member of a Western Christian church adhering to the theologies of Luther, Calvin, or Zwingli.

3. One of the German princes and cities that supported the doctrines of Luther and protested against the decision of the second Diet of Speyer (1529) to enforce the Edict of Worms (1521) and deny toleration to Lutherans.

4. protestant (also pr-tstnt) One who makes a declaration or avowal.

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I prefer the Pro, not the negative definition.

BTW, I would not be considered a Protestant by any orthodox Christian organization.