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This thinker argued that knowledge is “naturally implanted in us” but corrupted by ignorance and hatred of God in a list of 100 numbered aphorisms. This thinker criticized Plato for vanishing in his “round globe” like most philosophers who do not compare to the “sacred reading.” In a seminal work, this thinker explores the Trinity and the Church in four sections on “knowledge of God” and “knowledge of ourselves.” A riot (-5[1])over not using (*) unleavened bread for the Eucharist caused this theologian (10[1])to accept Martin Bucer’s offer to relocate to Strasbourg. This (10[1])theologian confessed to God’s “dreadful” decree of double predestination (10[1])and laid groundwork for reformed theology at his church in Geneva. For 10 points, (10[1])name this French Protestant reformer who wrote Institutes (10[1])of the Christian Religion. ■END■

ANSWER: John Calvin
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Charan PratapaneniThe cult of SGAPaddington in Peru (2024)70-5
Tegan Kapadiabingy academyIn the Mood for Buzz8110
Camden WilliamsToyota Tundra Turbos — Twisting Truths - Tackling Trivia - Taming TitansOld and Young9110
Daniel MaMadmen and Specialistsshe limp on my waltz till i feel pathetique10010
Kevin ZhengSocial credit go vroomASU->Stanford->ASU pipeline11410
Joel MilesPaddington in Peru (2024)The cult of SGA12210

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