Hello everyone! Today we presented our projects on various religions of the Reformation. The last group presented their topic, Anabaptism, but did not get to finish the discussion. Therefore, I have included some main points about the religion.
1.) One of the main beliefs of the Anabaptists was that children should not be baptized. Anabaptists believe that only adults should be baptized because they have the choice of joining the religion.
2.) Anabaptists believe in a strict interpretation of the Bible and Martin Luther's teachings. They also reject the authority of the Pope.
3.) The Anabaptists are a peaceful religious and group and was one of the most persecuted of the time period. They are considered pacifists (they refuse to fight) and refuse to hold political positions.
4.) The Anabaptists reject religious authorities and act more like a community than anything else. They believe in the equality of those in their religion and they are very religiously tolerant. Some religious groups that have been traced back to the Anabaptists are the Amish and the Mennonites.
Please remember that your test will be on Thursday, October 4. Your study guide will be due on the same date. Please email me with any questions. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
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