Theological Determinism

Are Calvinists Determinists?

A short while ago I was having a discussion with a Calvinist on the issue of determinism.  As a result of my own studies into this topic (i.e., my reading of leading Calvinists themselves), I have come to the conclusion that though there may be a few individuals from the Reformed crowd who reject the [...]

William Lane Craig on Universal, Divine, Causal Determinism

What objections can be raised against the Reformed view of Universal, Divine, Causal Determinism?  William Lane Craig answers (Link): “At least five come immediately to mind: 1. Universal, divine, causal determinism cannot offer a coherent interpretation of Scripture. The classical Reformed divines recognized this. They acknowledge that the reconciliation of Scriptural texts affirming human freedom and contingency [...]