[Dutchboy88]

"Skipping a few steps here, and I ask you to remember it's been decades since I really immersed myself in Calvin, my criticism of Calvin would be that maybe he forgets that God will not be comprehended by our images and language. And consequently he is more rigid in his logical unfolding of his system than the nature of God allows.

As for Calvin, in relative terms while I suppose that the term "rigid" can be a fair adjective, I also see him seeking from the God POV.

As kind and respectful as Mad Dawg appears on the surface, lurking in there is a rejection of the rigidity of Calvin's bright line rejection of Rome's near-dialectic. If asked, was Calvin correct about the Scriptures not supporting the extra-biblical traditions established (immaculate conception of Mary, the papal role of Peter, transubstantiation, relics, indulgences, final unction, etc.), it would be interesting to find out if his answer is digital or analogue. Ask him about his tag line.

And, make no mistake, you are a gentleman Mad Dawg, that is not in question.

[Mad Dawg]

As kind and respectful as Mad Dawg appears on the surface
beneath that placid and respectful exterior, there lurks the heart and sinew of

Ninja Mad Dawg

[cue koto music ...]

Dutch young person of the male persuasion 88:

I surely am enjoying these exchanges bunches more than our clashes a few weeks ago. Thanks to you and thanks to God.

Would you be so kind as to gimme some words on "Dialectic?" I'd like to get a more precise sense of what you mean.