
274: Switzerland: Calvin's Cancel Culture
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Radical Reformations in Geneva
This chapter explores the Protestant Reformation's impact through the lens of radicalism, focusing on Michael Servetus and his theological challenges. It highlights Geneva's evolution under John Calvin as a haven for reformers and addresses the city’s unique balance between moral oversight and individual liberty. The complex dynamics between Calvin's doctrines and Servetus's radical thoughts foreshadow the dramatic events surrounding Servetus's fate in 1553.
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