Calvinism was based around the idea John Calvin taught of the absolute power and supremacy of God. Calvin looked to go to Geneva, Switzerland, to try to take over the theocracy that was forming there. After losing the initial fight for power, Calvin fled to Strasbourg. It took many years of hiding in Strasbourg for those in power to fall, but eventually Calvin became the head of the theocracy. When Calvin took over, the Church moderated everything done by any person in the city. Children were often punished for laughing, and entertaining things like dancing and card playing were quickly outlawed. Although this would seem to dissuade people form this religion, the way the church was governed was the main attracting point. Calvin's use of pastors, doctors, elders, and deacons was a very large proponent in the spread of Calvinism. It spread further than Lutheranism, making it all the way to England. An offshoot of Calvinism, Presbyterianism, was also introduced into Europe around this time, along with the Congregationalist and Reformed Church, which all look to John Calvin as their spiritual father.