Bob, why would you wish to close down this thread? Open discussion is a practical and reasonable approach to sharpening both our understanding and our personal presentation of truth. I would caution each of us to not make this discussion a prideful post of contention but a reasonable exchange of thoughts and ideas. Calvinism i.e. Reformed theology is not going away and though we do not agree with the theology that does not mean we should not understand it and be able to defend our own position. We should not just close our eyes and call foul because we disagree with one another poster, if the posts are contentious exercise spiritual discernment and walk away fro the post it will die with fuel.
I am not calling you out on your posts but simply calling you to consider what I believe to be a more excellent way to respond.