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To: drstevej
Calvin's successor in Geneva, Theodore Beza, developes the doctrine of double predestination (which includes positively predestining the non-elect to damnation.

Well, this is totally different from Christianity as it has been believed and taught since the time of Christ. Orthodox Christianity views God as a loving savior, not a stern judge who creates people only to damn them.

Christ's death on the cross for ALL mankind earned us grace. And any action performed in a state of grace and united to Christ is meritorious, which in turn earns a person more grace and helps a them grow holier and closer to God.

21 posted on 05/13/2002 11:13:18 PM PDT by JMJ333
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To: JMJ333
You reflect the Roman Catholic understanding of these issues.
23 posted on 05/13/2002 11:15:22 PM PDT by drstevej
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To: Rnmomof7
Donning my asbestos....

=)

24 posted on 05/13/2002 11:16:19 PM PDT by JMJ333
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