[xzins]

And rejected what Calvin taught.

I don't get that impression from reading Arminius. I think he saw himself modifying some of what Calvin thought, accepting most of it, and rejecting some of what others were interpreting Calvin to have taught.

I'm fairly convinced that the man Arminius never saw himself breaking with calvinism.

[Frumanchu]

I don't get that impression from reading Arminius. I think he saw himself modifying some of what Calvin thought, accepting most of it, and rejecting some of what others were interpreting Calvin to have taught.

He was in disagreement with his university, in disagreement with his church, and in disagreement with the confessions of his day.

You "don't get that impression from reading" him because you're not looking for it...you're looking for ways to bolster your absurd claims.

I'm fairly convinced that the man Arminius never saw himself breaking with calvinism.

Of course his writings would attempt to convey that. After all, why would he want to be kicked out of his university and his church?