[annalex]

Fatalism (of which Calvinism is a subspecies) in combination with materialism can foster capitalism, yes. But can it preserve faith on Earth? Look around yourself.

[MarkBsnr]

Fatalism (of which Calvinism is a subspecies) in combination with materialism can foster capitalism, yes. But can it preserve faith on Earth? Look around yourself.

It cannot even preserve itself. Look at the OPC, for instance. After 80 years of existence, and a half century of decline, their entire membership would not fill a small hockey arena. Their annual meetings have not been updated on their website for a number of years, and their web page encouraging Presbyterians to consider that their pets go to heaven with them still remains. I'd suggest that the priestesses that run the Presbyterian church pay off their mortgages early or go to short term leases, since empty pews don't tithe...

[stfassisi]

Fatalism (of which Calvinism is a subspecies) in combination with materialism can foster capitalism, yes. But can it preserve faith on Earth? Look around yourself.

Right on target,dear brother!