Shameless Popery #220 5 Hilarious Ironies of Reformation Day - Joe Heschmeyer
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Oct 30, 2025 The discussion unveils the humorous ironies surrounding Reformation Day celebrations. It points out the paradox of honoring Calvin with images, despite his aversion to them. Joe critiques the 95 Theses for endorsing ideas many Protestants now reject. He argues that commemorating schism merely trades one problem for another, and highlights the hypocrisy in evangelical narratives about Halloween. The episode concludes with a thought-provoking plea against celebrating Reformation Day, suggesting it symbolizes division rather than unity.
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Calvin Jack-o'-Lantern Irony
- Joe recounts Calvinist pumpkin templates and the irony of creating literal graven images of John Calvin.
- He compares this to Calvin's own rejection of images, highlighting the humorous contradiction.
Celebrate A Document That Condemns You
- The 95 Theses are often celebrated without reading their actual content and contradictions.
- Luther's theses include assertions (like belief in purgatory and indulgences) that many modern Protestants reject, creating irony.
Replacing Spooky With Schism
- Reformation Day often replaces a spooky holiday but celebrates schism, which Joe says is still sinful.
- Luther himself admitted to being a schismatic, raising moral questions about celebrating the split.
