What Others Say

Today I have been out there looking at what Calvinists say about Arminianism. It's based on hearsay and stereotypes. Is there a true Calvinist who has really taken an honest look at Arminianism, who has delved beneath the surface, rather than relying on what others say? Calvinists harp on the point of losing one's salvation, but not all Arminians actually believe that. The ones who do, don't believe that God throws people away. They believe that people walk away from God, that people don't lose their ability to choose once they become Christians. Arminius died with complete assurance. Calvinists teach that a Christian can't know for sure that they are among the elect until they die. Where's the assurance in that? What father would keep his children in the dark about whether or not they belong to him until it's too late? I am an Arminian, and I have assurance of salvation (1 John 5:13).