Why I Kissed Calvinism Goodbye

Saturday, May 30, 2009 by Professor Kool-Aid.

An introduction:My name is Rod, and my story is a peculiar one. To be honest, it is funny how I was raised in the African American Baptist tradition which was Arminian, and then at the end of my undergrad days, I became a Calvinist just to fit in with my friends who were part of Reformed University Fellowship.  They had all of the answers, the cool Christian parties, and the right looks.  All of my life, I had never fit in anywhere, even refused to join a fraternity in college.  But I guess I was exhausted of being the outcast, that man like Mr. Manhattan of the Watchman series, you know, the dark colored, super-intelligent being who just does not look like your average human rocket scientist.  I still get that Mr. Manhattan feeling sometime, but today, I can proudly say, I am my own man, and I am accountable to God alone.  Below are two pieces that explain my  experience. I hope that I can elaborate on these in the weeks and months ahead.Cage StageWhy I Kissed Calvinism Goodbye (full article)

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