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from http://theblazingcenter.com/2015/10/early-warning-signs-of-adult-onset-calvinism.html.....Approximately 1 out of every 4 Christians will encounter adult onset Calvinism (commonly known as AOC) during their life, either personally or in someone close to them. It can be a scary thing to encounter, especially if you’re not familiar with the symptoms. The person you once knew and loved is suddenly a completely different person.Don’t panic.It gets better.To help you navigate the treacherous waters of AOC, I’ve listed the possible symptoms you may encounter.A sudden urge to correct everything and everyone all the time about every possible thing.A growing conviction that every worship song you’ve ever sung is heretical and should be excised from the church catalog, including the Nicene Creed, Doxology, and most of the Psalms.A strange and inexplicable ability to listen to 300 John Piper sermons in a single day.A burning passion to convert everyone, especially your extremely godly parents WHO TAUGHT YOU THE BIBLE, to Calvinism.A growing level of arrogance that is directly inverse to the number of blog posts you write about humility.Constant cravings for cigars and microbrews, even though they make you incredibly sick.Deep suspicion of anything that might cause the slightest bit of emotion in church, especially those awful worship songs noted above.Deep-seated cynicism toward anyone who doesn’t take a hard stance on an issue, including but not limited to: free will, Calvinism, sports, coffee, the Trinity, capitalism, child schooling, and dating.Being so smug you begin to panic that you won’t be able to adequately manifest all the smugness.An unshakeable conviction that Tim Keller is too theologically soft.The ability to bring every conversation full circle to Romans 9.Frustration that guys like Piper and Sproul don’t draw more lines in the sand.Inevitably arriving at the conclusion that John Calvin was not that strong of a Calvinist. At least, not as strong as you are.Growing a beard, but not in a hipster way! This beard is WAY DIFFERENT from hipster beards, because it tapers to a point somewhere between the nipples, just like Calvin’s beard did.If you or someone you know begins experiencing these symptoms, go to a pastor IMMEDIATELY. It won’t make the slightest bit of difference, because you were predestined to be a Calvinist, but still, you should probably see a pastor.But don’t worry. After 5-6 years, these symptoms will subside and you or your loved one will return to being a mostly normal person.Until then…sorry.

That's funny. I saw that and was thinking of posting it. Btw, I think you should change the title

Well evidently, What ever will be will be! So it is what it is! Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]://shipslog-jack.blogspot.com/

Talk about hyperbole! LOL Could this article have been any more over the top in it's gross mischaracterization of Calvinism? However, there is a segment of Calvinism that is quite militant. I had a couple come to my home one time because they were considering joining our church (I was already prepared for them to proselyte since they were making a home visit )

I don't think so.I have a cousin that is a lot worse than was described - and he was normal at one time

Proverbs 3:5-6; John 13:34-35; Acts 1:8

I'm seeing more and more Christians showing an interest in Calvinism. This has caused me to feel compelled to really understand the doctrine in order to better refute it

And in so doing, you may find you agree with more of it than you realize. I refuse to be boxed into any particular ''ism. The bible holds many truths in dynamic tension. The idea of choice/human responsibility and predestination are both tenets of scripture. The difficulty is when we try to narrowly define everything systematically.