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"Why I Am Not a Calvinist" and "Why I Am Not an Arminian"

The issue, relating it back to the current discussion, is that our modern sensibilities like to give the power of unhindered volition to all activities, when very clearly, there are times when we have almost no volition - or none at all. For our purposes, that is one of the main differences between synergism and monergism* today. (Classic**) Arminians hold that all people have the volitional ability to freely choose belief (through the enabling of universal prevenient grace). Calvinists believe only the elect's wills are enabled (through regeneration) to choose. So, if Arminianism (synergism) is true, and all people have volitional ability, then it is each person's volition that is the determining factor in salvation. If Calvinism (monergism) is true, it is God's volition that is the determining factor in salvation. What we must do is decide which is biblically correct.

While I have great affinity for Calvin, I would describe myself as a monergist, not a Calvinist, since I have some disagreements with Calvinism in general.

Could you kindly point out to me the areas in which you disagree with Calvinist doctrine?

I am not a supporter of infant baptism or Covenant Theology, for two examples. By the way, I like your avatar. That's Edwards isn't it?