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Mennonites "A religious group, which originated in Switzerland and the
Netherlands at the time of the Reformation. Some are more withdrawn from
modern society than others. Most of the principal tenets of the Mennonites
are found in a confession of faith promulgated at the Dordrecht, the Netherlands,
in 1632. They were among the first to espouse separation of church and state,
and to condemn slavery. They have traditionally obeyed the civil laws, but
most refused to bear arms or to support violence in any from (Pacifism),
to take judicial oaths, and to hold public office. The more conservative
Mennonite groups are distinguished by plain living and simplicity of dress."
"Mennonite Simons was the founding father. Educated for the priesthood and
ordained in 1542, Menno Simons gradually moved to a radical position, until
by 1537 he was preaching believer's baptism and nonresistance. As they did
in Switzerland, Anabaptist in the Netherlands experienced years of persecution.
Many fled persecution to the Rhineland, Netherlands, eastern Europe, and
others to America." -Encart |
