Talk:Reformed theology

I am not sure precisely how to fix the problem, but this article is confusing three distinct topics. One topic is the magisterial reformation - in which the five solas were expressed and developed. This is not the same as Reformed theology because it includes the Lutherans. Another topic is Reformed theology itself (as suggested by the title). A third topic is Calvinism. Calvinism and Reformed theology are only identical in North America. There are churches in Europe that consider themselves Reformed, but reject Calvinism in favor of Remonstrance Arminianism. Furthermore, whether Arminius was inside the tradition of the Reformation is disputed by scholars. Finally, the five points of Calvinism are "summarized" by TULIP: Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace and Perseverance of the Saints. I say summarized because the Canons of Dordt do not actually endorse all those positions and neither did all of the those within the Reformed tradition.Matthew McKean 10:17, 8 July 2008 (CDT)