Why I'm Not a Calvinist
from Why I'm Not
In 2006, Calvinism was making a comeback. Evangelicalism was buzzing, and Christianity Today gave the moment a name: “Young, Restless, and Reformed.” Southern Seminary was given the label “ground zero.” I was there—fresh PhD, junior faculty member, associate dean, newly minted Vice President for Communications. I had a book contract, expanding opportunities, and a front-row seat to the resurgence. But over time, Calvinism lost its appeal. I found it increasingly difficult to use in making sense of the Bible. Like when a restaurant turns down the lights and turns up the ambient music, it became a struggle to read the text and hear the over-arching message. This episode is why I elected to leave T.U.L.I.P. in the dust. SHOW NOTES: Christianity Today article "Young, Resltess, and Reformed": https://www.christianitytoday.com/magazine/2006/september/ Book "Young, Restless, Reformed: A Journalist's Journey with the New Calvinists": https://www.amazon.com/Young-Restless-Reformed-Collin-Hansen/dp/1581349408 New York Times Article (though late - still analyzes the same movement): https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/04/us/a-calvinist-revival-for-evangelicals.html
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