Calvinism is an interesting branch of Christianity whose importance seems a bit understated -- it was the forerunner to a good chunk of mainline protestant sects, save Lutherans and Methodists. Many, many of the early American settlers came from a Calvinist derived theology,
But have you ever met someone who is a Calvinist proper? It seems like these churches still somewhat exist, but are pretty sparse. I have never met one. If you have: were they big into predestination? the total depravity of the soul? Did they hate Catholics & Monasteries? -- or were they just like any other protestant you have met?
Also - are Catholics are christian? I can convince myself of either position