the doctrine of the Trinity and calling for the violent overthrow of both Catholic and Protestant societies. Also, his execution occurred in 1533, before Calvin himself had much influence in the Geneva government. Nevertheless, the Orthodox do not teach theocracy nor that heretics ought to be burned. Among Calvinists, Presbyterians hold to a form of church government in which regional governance is by a council of presbyters (pastors), rather than bishops. Most Reformed denominations no longer hold
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