Associations to the word «Calvinism»

Wiktionary

CALVINISM, noun. The Christian religious tradition based upon the doctrines and forms of Christian practice of several Protestant reformers, especially John Calvin, in contrast to Catholicism, Lutheranism, Anabaptism, and Arminianism.

Dictionary definition

CALVINISM, noun. The theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke