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| − | '''Anabaptists''' are a [[Christian]] offshoot that formed during the [[Protestant Reformation]] who believe that infant baptism is not valid and only believers are to be baptized. They are known for their pacifism and their simple way of life. The [[Amish]] are an Anabaptist sect. Similar to the [[Puritans]], religious persecution in [[England]] drove many Anabaptists to settle in the colonies that became the United States of America. | + | '''Anabaptists''' are a [[Christian]] offshoot that formed during the [[Protestant Reformation]] who believe that infant baptism is not valid and only believers are to be baptized. They are known for their pacifism and their simple way of life. The [[Amish]] are an Anabaptist sect. Similar to the [[Puritans]], religious persecution in [[England]] drove many Anabaptists to settle in the colonies that became the United States of America. |
| + | The '''Anabaptists''' began as early as 1521 in Zwickau, [[Switzerland]]. Their doctrinal beliefs include: | ||
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| + | * infant [[baptism]] is unbiblical and only adults should be baptized | ||
| + | * there should be a restoration of primitive [[Christianity]] without oaths, capital punishment and a church hierarchy | ||
| + | * congregations and communities should establish a new kingdom of [[God]] | ||
| + | * opposition to war (pacifism)<ref>http://www.anabaptists.org/history/what.html</ref> | ||
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| + | Modern [[Baptists]] are largely descended from the [[Anabaptists]]. | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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| + | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Protestantism]] | [[Category:Protestantism]] | ||
Revision as of 13:18, January 13, 2008
Anabaptists are a Christian offshoot that formed during the Protestant Reformation who believe that infant baptism is not valid and only believers are to be baptized. They are known for their pacifism and their simple way of life. The Amish are an Anabaptist sect. Similar to the Puritans, religious persecution in England drove many Anabaptists to settle in the colonies that became the United States of America.
The Anabaptists began as early as 1521 in Zwickau, Switzerland. Their doctrinal beliefs include:
- infant baptism is unbiblical and only adults should be baptized
- there should be a restoration of primitive Christianity without oaths, capital punishment and a church hierarchy
- congregations and communities should establish a new kingdom of God
- opposition to war (pacifism)[1]
Modern Baptists are largely descended from the Anabaptists.