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  • culpritus [any]@hexbear.net
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    9 days ago

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformed_Christianity#Predestination

    Stemming from the theology of John Calvin, Reformed theologians teach that sin so affects human nature that they are unable even to exercise faith in Christ by their own will. While people are said to retain free will, in that they willfully sin, they are unable not to sin because of the corruption of their nature due to original sin. Reformed Christians believe that God predestined some people to be saved and others were predestined to eternal damnation.

    Basically saying that if you voted wrong you are eternally damned for it. That’s how I parsed it at least.

    • rootsbreadandmakka [he/him]@hexbear.net
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      8 days ago

      I still fail to see how this has to do with Calvinism. Liberals aren’t accusing conservatives of having some inherent essential characteristic of “sinfulness.” Well maybe they are, but they’re criticizing them based on political beliefs and actions. Which is what we do all the time