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Calvinism
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Cal·vin·ism  (klv-nzm)
n.
The religious doctrines of John Calvin, emphasizing the omnipotence of God and the salvation of the elect by God's grace alone.

Calvin·ist adj. & n.
Calvin·istic adj.
Calvin·isti·cal·ly adv.

Calvinism
Noun
the theological system of Calvin, the 16th-century French theologian, stressing predestination and salvation solely by God's grace
Calvinist nadj
Calvinistic adj

Calvinism
1. the doctrines of John Calvin or his followers, especially emphasis upon predestination and limited atonement, the sovereignty of God, the authority of the Scriptures and the irresistibility of grace.
2. adherence to these doctrines. Also called Genevanism. Cf. Arminianism. — Calvinist, n., adj. — Calvinistic, Calvinistical, adj.
See also: Protestantism
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Noun1.Calvinism - the theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone
Protestantism - the theological system of any of the churches of western Christendom that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation


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Calvinistically hard-working, he has found time in between for offbeat projects like the Royal Shakespeare Company production of ``Carrie,'' a 1988 musical version of the Brian De Palma horror film.
 
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