Some criticisms of Calvinism include the belief that it portrays God as arbitrary and unfair in predestining some individuals to salvation and others to damnation, as well as the idea that it undermines human free will and responsibility. Calvinists have responded to these criticisms by emphasizing the biblical basis of their beliefs and arguing that they are consistent with God's character as revealed in scripture. They also point out that many other Christian beliefs also emphasize predestination and divine sovereignty.