Since we can't convert them to Calvinism by our arguments, Just let them take a Quiz
Not really. But a quiz has been floating around the Christian blogosphere called the C-Factor, Are you a Calvinist? convincing a bunch of non-Calvinists that they’re more Calvinist than they would have us believe:
At 28%
1. Doug
2.
At 39%
1. Michael (he’s horrified as a Calvinist)
2.
At 50%:
1. Peter M
2. Celucien L. Joseph
At 53%:
1. Nick
2.
At 47%:
1. Brian
2. Peter K
3. Suzanne
4. CD-Host
At 69%
1. Jason
2.
At 72%:
1. Gary
2. Doug M
At 73%:
1. Chuck
2.
At 75%:
1. Kevin Jackson, and he’s “Pretty scared” (on Nick’s blog).
2. Mike A
3. Bryan
4. Bitsy
At 81%
1. Polycarp – that Joel guy.
2.
At 83%
1. Kevin Sam (a closet Calvinist)
2.
At 86%
1. Jake (almost a true Calvinist)
2.
At 100%
1. Jeff – didn’t take the quiz, by the way (my interpretation: he eats, sleeps, and dreams Calvinism)
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Since we Calvinists can’t convert non-Calvinists to our way of thinking on a serious matter as soteriology, the doctrine of salvation, through our ever brilliant arguments, we’ll just create a quiz, and that should do it. It’s that easy.
I love it!
Never!!
The quiz says you’re 47% already. In time.
I came in at 47% – I feel violated!
I’m 86%.
But in terms of converting people to Calvinism, I tend to put both Calvinists who talk about Calvinism all the time and Arminianism all the time in the same theological camp:
Annoying.
Mike, GOLD! Have another coffee to calm yourself down!
Wait, why I am just almost a true Calvinist? I am theologically.
I got a 73% or 75%, I can’t remember. Apparently, I got docked for being a Kuyperian Calvinist who actually enjoys life
If this quiz can convert non-Calvinists into Calvinist, or even semi-Calvinist, are there any royalties for the person who invented this quiz?
Mark, What can I do to help?
Mike, you’re big time Calvinist, man.
Yeah, I feel that “annoying” thing too.
Jake, it’s the score – 86%.
Bryan, A Kuyperian Calvinist? Rick Warren says he’s too.
A Kuyperian would be broader than a Christian Hedonist?
Kevin, I think so.
Funny. I got the sense that the quiz was created by a non-Calvinist, mocking Calvinism as he/she understood it. Incidentally, I came in at 72%.
LOVE Kuyper.
Bill Clinton is a Calvinist in the sense of the Quiz: http://www.irishcalvinist.com/?p=2431
Let’s just face it. Some people are chosen to be Calvinists…
Aren’t you even going to list those who are even less Calvinist than me, like Michael (39%) and Doug (28%)? You have also missed Joel (81%).
I clocked in at 72%. I figure that’s probably about right for a Wesleyan Methodist. I tend towards Calvinism, but I’m just a little softened around the edges!
I would be interested in a summary of what makes one a “Calvinist” Is it just the TULIP stuff, or are there other defining factors?
I got only 73% because like Bryan I enjoy life too much. Unlike Bryan I am deeply distressed to score so low (Like a Wesleyan Methodist? The Horror!!!) and am practicing my best Jim West scowl and disdain toward this life.
Mike, thanks for that link, and now I feel like renouncing it all.
Eddie, nice twist.
Peter, let me add them…
Gary, you scored to high, man.
Nathan, yeah, basically it’s signing off on the TULIP, all five points, although refer to themselves as 4-points or ever 3-points Calvinists.
Chuck, don’t feel so distressed. I scored 50%.
Jeff – didn’t take the quiz, by the way (my interpretation: he eats, sleeps, and dreams Calvinism)
I think I took it but was so annoyed by it I either didn’t finish or forgot my score. Nothing like reinforcing stereotypes.
I’m one of those 6 point Calvinists.
Jeff
What are those other two points?
TC,
There isn’t really a neat divide between Kuyperian Calvinism and Christian Hedonism, as Kuyper certainly informed CH. If you took it down to brass tacks, then I would say that it is broader–not many Kuyperians would say with Piper that it’s probably better to not drink occasionally. We enjoy good beer
But, the underlying tenants are the same. One way we glorify God is enjoyment and thanksgiving of his blessings. Perhaps we may sometimes disagree on just what those blessings are.
I wouldn’t mind being called a Christian Hedonist at all, though. I think they speak to different issues sometimes, and what CH speaks to I generally if not almost always agree with.
Bryan, but there’s that Kuyperian intent on affecting every facet of society, as well.
Well, we all should be Christian Hedonist, whether Calvinist or not.
CH remains one of a kind.
Doug, that’s an interesting notion. Haha…
Jeff, What is that sixth point of Calvinism? I never got it. I saw it on Piper’s site once.
No, Piper’s a seven pointer.
It’s a joke.
I didn’t know Piper is a seven pointer. I think he added one.
Jeff
I don’t know if this is what Jeff meant but Penal substitution (reformed) vs. governmental atonement.
CD-Host, I went to Piper site and found the other two: 1. Double Predestination and 2. God created the best of all possible worlds.