John Calvin
John was a more influential reformer than Tyndale. One of his main teachings was predestination, the idea that god knew who would be saved even before they were born. Nothing people did during their lives would change God's plan. However Calvin also taught people that it was important to love a good life and obey God's law. In 1541 the people of Geneva made Calvin their religious and political leader. He and his followers called Calvinists passed laws to make people live according to Calvin's teachings. Since many of his followers believed that people were sinful, they banned entertainments such as card games and dancing. They believed that these activities help people focus more on religion. Calvin hoped to make Geneva a good Christian city for the rest of the world.