I happened to receive an email from a friend who saw that I had briefly mentioned Kick a Calvinist Day. In light of said person’s request, I’d like to share a bit more information regarding this wonderful event. (I’d also like to say that I did not come up with this on my own; I just saw it on Facebook and ran with it.)
Though Kick a Calvinist Day is still a ways away, there are things you can do now in preparation for this great event. Here are some of my suggestions:
1. Begin to identify Calvinists in your life. Calvinists are not hard to find; while they weary of people challenging their determinist views, they do understand that these encounters were foreordained and must be endured. Just start bringing matters of free will into everyday conversations; the Calvinists will flush themselves out in no time. It’s also a good idea to take note of people who demonstrate an inordinate love for tulips.
2. Once you feel comfortable with the number of Calvinists you’ve discovered, it’s time to move on to Phase Two. Begin to schedule events with these people for July 10th. You may have to use some creativity so as to gain adequate opportunities to kick everyone. For example, if you found 20 Calvinists in your life, don’t meet them individually for coffee; schedule a soccer game instead. You’ve only got a day, after all.
3. Feel free to combine forces with other advocates of free will. The power of numbers can be a strong ally in your goal. With superior forces, you can take on larger situations such as potlucks, church staff meetings, and student rallies at Reformed seminaries.
4. Give it all you’ve got. After all, July 10th comes but once a year.
5. Finally, remember to have fun! And if your conscience gives you a hard time about kicking a determinist, just remember that neither you nor they have any choice in the matter; after all, it was predestined. 
If any of you have suggestions for how to make the most out of this great event, let me know! I’d love to hear them.
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