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Originally Posted by AKA Squared
I don't believe you do. You seem to be using your family background as a substitute for any more factually informed consideration.
Not at all. I studied Calvinism extensively, years ago, which is why I ultimately rejected it as insane, when considered in the context of the whole of scripture.
But, our argument is taking away from the real meaning of my original post. That is, that Romans 9 pretty much tells us that man has no freewill, while the rest of the Bible tells us that we do.
In reality, Calvinism is a rather small and insignificant sect of overall Christiandom. I'm quite shocked that some actually still adhere to it. Fundamentalists and Evangelicals long ago rejected the idea of unconditional election, and "once saved, always saved".
The fact is, most mainstream Christians believe in freewill -- as they should.