Bill Clinton a "Calvinist"???
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ColdSilverMoon
Puritan Board Senior
He would be using Calvinist as a synonym for capitalist, which is the way socialist historians have painted the picture for their own purposes, mistaking it for a simple work ethic.
Of course, it ironically could also refer to a chauvinist, since John Calvin is literally Jean Chauvin, and a character by the name of Chauvin who served during the French Revolution has given his name to the word.
Of course, it ironically could also refer to a chauvinist, since John Calvin is literally Jean Chauvin, and a character by the name of Chauvin who served during the French Revolution has given his name to the word.
Theognome
Burrito Bill
I have a cactus that is more Calvinistic than him.
Indeed. That seems to be a very godly Cactaceae.
Theognome
DMcFadden
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I agree. But, it was such a deliciously mischief filled comment.
Ivan
Pastor
Indeed! If Bill Clinton is a Calvinist then the Pope IS NOT Catholic!
...and I'm not a Baptist!!
Augusta
Puritan Board Doctor
Richard King
Puritan Board Senior
I think he meant chauvinist.
CNJ
Puritan Board Senior
Keep That Man Busy!
O'Reilly: "Could you ever see yourself as a househusband?"
Bill Clinton: "No. I'm too much of a Calvinist. I have to go to work every day."
Who is to say that a stay-at-home partner doesn't work?
On the other hand if I were Hillary I would be glad that Bill was dutifully occupied.
O'Reilly: "Could you ever see yourself as a househusband?"
Bill Clinton: "No. I'm too much of a Calvinist. I have to go to work every day."
Who is to say that a stay-at-home partner doesn't work?On the other hand if I were Hillary I would be glad that Bill was dutifully occupied.
Abd_Yesua_alMasih
Puritan Board Junior
Whats wrong with Max Weber?
No Longer A Libertine
Puritan Board Senior
Bubba is a humanist with Catholic tenancies that sometimes branch into Zen Buddhism but he's a good Baptist on the campaign trail.
At least that is what he revealed himself to be while in office.
Our last Calvinist president was ironically named Calvin, President Coolidge who presided in the White House from 1923-1929 as our 30th president, was the son of a Reformed Congregationalist preacher/ justice of the peace, his birth name was John Calvin Coolidge but since his Dad was John he went by Calvin.
At least that is what he revealed himself to be while in office.
Our last Calvinist president was ironically named Calvin, President Coolidge who presided in the White House from 1923-1929 as our 30th president, was the son of a Reformed Congregationalist preacher/ justice of the peace, his birth name was John Calvin Coolidge but since his Dad was John he went by Calvin.
A.J.
Puritan Board Junior
Apparently, there are historians and/or economists who doubt the thesis of Weber. I've had a college professor who was like that. She was a Roman Catholic. I remember her even making a comment on the idea of "people being pre-determined." And she didn't like that idea.
See Mr. Winzer's post.
On the question of the Protestant/Puritan work ethic, see Marilynne Robinson, The Death of Adam.
William Price
Puritan Board Freshman
Clinton's a calvinist??? Then I am skinny!
nicnap
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
I have a cactus that is more Calvinistic than him.
Indeed. That seems to be a very godly Cactaceae.
Theognome
Rangerus
Puritan Board Junior
It is called the "Protestant Work Ethic" for a reason, people.
He clearly means that he follows the Calvinistic/Protestant idea that work is of value for it's own sake. Just because you are rich does not mean that you stop working.
that is exactly what I was going to say. I think this is what he meant and also was probably thinking maybe if I throw in "I'm a Calvinist" it will super impress some of the "Bible-Thumpers."
He should have said "no, my wife is too much of a marxist"
Mark Hettler
Puritan Board Freshman
I think he identifies himself with Calvinists because, unlike most fundamentalists, they tend to like cigars.
Rich Koster
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
Just because he thought Hilary was predestined to be the next president doesn't make him a Calvinist. Maybe there was an audio malfunction that made communist sound like Calvinist.
Cool cactus, only plant I can't kill!I have a cactus that is more Calvinistic than him.
a mere housewife
Not your cup of tea
I have a cactus that is more Calvinistic than him.
Tim my dog would like to start a church with your cactus. He can tell by looking at it how uber-reformed it is.
he beholds
Puritan Board Doctor
Cool cactus, only plant I can't kill!I have a cactus that is more Calvinistic than him.
Try aloe and bamboo!
That is a sweet looking cactus. What's the deal? Is it not yet grown, or is that what it looks like?
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