Mark

Cheryl,

May i suggest that you at least read Calvin, because it is very clear when you make sweeping statements about ‘calvinist’ or ‘calvinism’ that what you are understanding is not actually what he taught.

For example you gave the indication that Calvin taught that we are punished for Adam’s sin, because of perhaps what someone may have said.

But if you read the reference i gave you, maybe it will help you actually understand the reformed position on original sin. Calvin did teach that every single person is tainted with a sinful nature from birth- that everypart of us is infested by sin. But he also clearly taught that each man is responsible for his own sins, not another’s.

I just think if you at least read Calvin, then you will be in a far better position to judge on ‘Calvinism’ regarding original sin.

More later on the incarnation aswell.
Have a good break