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Technorati“Calvin had an equal passion for human life and an abhorrence for war,” Kirkpatrick insisted.
And according the WARC leader, the call to be peacemakers could not be more urgent than it is today – in a time of war, piracy, terrorism, domestic violence, abuse of human rights and the “rampant destruction” of the environment.
“As Reformed Christians we are called to lead in a different direction and to make our communities living demonstrations of love, compassion, justice, and mutual support. It is a tall order, but it is the will of God!” he exclaimed.
Kirkpatrick made his remarks during the May 21-24 synod of the French Reformed Church, which on Monday will mark the 450th anniversary of its first synod.
In his address, the WARC head urged the first and largest Protestant denomination in France to not only celebrate Calvin this year, but to “mine his legacy for a renewal of faithful witness in our time."
"[S]eek to learn from Calvin what it might mean to lead a Calvinist revolution in 21st century France,” he advised.
Next week, on Pentecost Sunday, the World Alliance of Reformed Churches will be bring together Reformed Christians from all around the world to celebrate the Calvin Jubilee during a televised event in Cathedral St. Pierre in Geneva.
On Calvin’s actual birthday – July 10 – celebrations and special events will be held all around the world.
