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Calvinism

Calvinism, as stated by the document, outlines that God is omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent. It also states that Man is predestined to salvation (heaven) and Man can never lose their salvation. T.U.L.I.P explains further into what Calvinism is.
T stands for Total Depravity. Total Depravity means that men are sinners, to the core. It states that we were even born sinners. Now that begs the question “Why would a God want his subjects to be, basically, pure evil?”. “The Calvinist asks the question, ‘In light of the scriptures that declare man’s true nature as being utterly lost and incapable, how is it possible for anyone to choose or desire God?’ The answer is, ‘He cannot. Therefore God must predestine.” That is a direct quote from the document and it makes me wonder, “Did God make his subjects to, for lack of a better term, stupid to decide for themselves about faith and God?”
U is for Unconditional Election. Unconditional Election says......

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