Shameless Popery #181 Did Redeemed Zoomer Strawman My Argument Against Calvinism? - Joe Heschmeyer
Jun 12, 2025
Dive into the heated world of theological debate as Joe Heschmeyer takes on a Calvinist critique and challenges the notion of strawmanning. He highlights the importance of accurately representing opposing views, while tackling common misconceptions around Calvinism and predestination. The discussion emphasizes intellectual charity and the necessity for informed dialogue. Drawing attention to key figures in Calvinism, Joe calls for clarity in doctrinal interpretation, all while critiquing superficial arguments in contemporary religious discussions.
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Logical Problem in Calvinism's Love
- Joe Heschmeyer argues that Calvinism's view of God's love as held by R.C. Sproul and John MacArthur is logically incoherent.
- If God doesn't love most neighbors in the way humans are called to love, then humans can't give that love, creating a contradiction.
Saints' Agreement Doesn't Prove Truth
- Pointing out errors in reasoning is not refuted by showing some saints held the same views.
- Relying on argument from authority among humans is the weakest form of argumentation.
Practice Intellectual Charity
- Always represent your opponent's argument in its strongest, steel man form to foster intellectual charity.
- Calling disagreement a straw man without engagement is a misunderstanding of the term.