Question

The view that reason alone was capable of establishing the essentials of religion, and that outdated superstitions included belief in the revealed truth of the Bible and miracles was called _________.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Arminianism.

Arminianism is a theology based on the interpretation that some Protestants make of the Bible. The name Arminianism comes from its main defender, Jaco Arminio. Arminianism is known mainly for its differences with Calvinism.

With the Protestant Reformation, several new interpretations of the Bible emerged. Arminianism emerged in the Netherlands, where Calvinism was also strong. Therefore, Arminianism developed in comparison to Calvinism. Currently, Arminianism is mainly associated with the Methodist Church.