What does Reformed mean?
Definitions for Reformed
rɪˈfɔrmdre·formed
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Princeton's WordNet
Reformedadjective
of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran
"Dutch Reformed theology"
reformedadjective
caused to abandon an evil manner of living and follow a good one
"a reformed drunkard"
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reformed
Reformed typically refers to something that has been changed or improved for the better, often in relation to behavior or systems. It can also refer to a branch of Protestantism known as Reformed churches, which includes Presbyterian and Congregationalist churches, stressing the sovereignty of God, the authority of the Scriptures, and the necessity of grace through faith.
Webster Dictionary
Reformedadjective
corrected; amended; restored to purity or excellence; said, specifically, of the whole body of Protestant churches originating in the Reformation. Also, in a more restricted sense, of those who separated from Luther on the doctrine of consubstantiation, etc., and carried the Reformation, as they claimed, to a higher point. The Protestant churches founded by them in Switzerland, France, Holland, and part of Germany, were called the Reformed churches
Reformedadjective
amended in character and life; as, a reformed gambler or drunkard
Reformedadjective
retained in service on half or full pay after the disbandment of the company or troop; -- said of an officer
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deformer
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Reformed in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Reformed in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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We should reform it, if it's to be used as a deterrent, it has to be reformed. It can't take 25 years. That does no one any good. Neither the victims nor the state is solving this problem with that kind of tangled judicial process.
You can follow a timeline of the rise in homicide and the rise in violent crime and compare that to when the present DA took office, and you can see the relationship very easily. Without a doubt, the communities that are most impacted are communities of color – somewhere between 85 and 95% of all homicide victims in the city of Philadelphia are citizens of color, what concerns me, whether you’re a reformed DA or a conservative DA, if you have an increase of crime within your jurisdiction, you should be always be willing to take a second look at what you’re doing.
Medicare is being reformed. We’re modernizing it, we're not cutting it but reforming it so that it is more cost effective.
When you balance as many budgets as I have, have cut as much taxes, been for as much school choice, reformed welfare, ended the entitlements -- go through all this, grow government at a very small amount. I don't understand it other than maybe sometimes I say we need to work together with the Democrats.
There is no doubt we are disappointed in the results but we can take pride in knowing that we brought about real, tangible change, we have reduced taxes for middle class families, made huge strides in our battle for water, reformed the dairy industry for thousands of California farmers, improved access to healthcare for families throughout the Central Valley, and given our troops the support they deserve.
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