 Holding his works up as blasphemy and irreligious, the Calvinists derided the political authority of Holland for appointing him to teach the youth.Vorstius did not help his cause as his work began to be influenced by Socinianism (another theological system which questioned the concept of a Trinitarian and infinite god; which was also opposed by the Calvinists).Vorstius began meeting with Socinians and giving their books to his students.