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| − | [[Christian]] | + | '''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. |
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Revision as of 18:43, January 8, 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.