I love John Calvin, but reading his works can be tricky. He says things that I take as outlandish. I have decided to start this blog to get these things off my chest. Talking to my pastor is not a good idea, and the rest of my friends look at Calvin with too much suspicion. I don't want to influence them against him, so here is my alternative: unload it all on you -- level-headed as you are, I'm sure you won't harbor resentment towards him. I want to make sure I don't either.
Here's a mild beginning which really reflects on my presuppositions (and so is a very poor example of what I have stated as my purpose): "Those especially whose attachment to ceremonies has been strengthened by long practice cannot endure any novelty, but loudly condemn every thing to which they have not been accustomed." Well, shoot -- I have to think of you, Calvin, when I read this, and every other reformed type with any kind of liturgy. Since I am a Baptist member of a Presbyterian church, I sense a little hypocrisy here. Sorry.
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