[Ward Smythe]

This is Wesley's view:

The Question, "What Is an Arminian?" Answered by a Lover of Free Grace

The first paragraph: To say, "This man is an Arminian," has the same effect on many hearers, as to say, "This is a mad dog." It puts them into a fright at once: They run away from him with all speed and diligence; and will hardly stop, unless it be to throw a stone at the dreadful and mischievous animal.

Arminianism is based on the teachings of JAMES HARMENS, in Latin, Jacobes Arminius who lived in the late 1500s, early 1600s.

Woody and his friends will present a different picture of Arminius.

[stuartcr]

Thanks, I never heard of him before. I'm constantly amazed whenever I get involved in religious threads.

[Jerry_M]

Re. 653.

Why would you think that we would "paint a different picture" of Arminius? His character is of no more relevance to this discussion than that of John Calvin. Both theological systems predate these men by many, many centuries, the only connection to these men is the fact that the schools of thought wear their names.

(Now, why the insinuation? Was it really necessary for you to think the worst of us?)