I think it would be prudent not to conclude that Calvinism as a biblical theology is somehow inherently responsible for whatever happened at Salem during that period of time. There is absolutely nothing within the entire cosmology or ecclesiastical polities which are taught within Calvinism that would mandate the burning of an alleged "witch" at the stake. In other words, those involved did so apart from what Calvinism teaches and not due to what Calvinism teaches.<br><br>SS: Yes well that may be true, I do tend to believe that these such actions can and often are rooted in their religious beliefs. For example, Calvin found no problem sending Michael Servetus to the fire under the pretext of promulgating the logical end to his religious beliefs.<br><br> From your remark, can I assume that you know relatively little about what Calvinism actually is? or what it teaches? <br><br>SS: I understand the belief system sufficiently well with respect to their main beliefs although I do not dabble into the peripheral issues Calvinists like to discuss unique to their beliefs.<br><br><br>This is an honest question and is not intended to demean you in any way. I think it is good that you did make the remark and that you are here so that such erroneous assumptions can be clarified and put right. Burning the proverbial "strawman" may be fun for some, but it doesn't do much to promote truth. <br><br><br>SS: Well it does seem that the Witch trials were drive by religious fervor. I have not previously inquired into the nature of those beliefs and that was my question.<br><br>SS