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Day 16 Opening Question. Title = Separation of Church and State What does the term “Separation of Church and State” mean ? Why is it needed? Where do you see a blending of Church and State in the world today? There are many places/things you can notice.
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Day 16 Opening Question • Title = Separation of Church and State • What does the term “Separation of Church and State” mean? Why is it needed? • Where do you see a blending of Church and State in the world today? There are many places/things you can notice. • Why does the USA not have a national religion? What stands in the way of that happening? What is the connection to today’s topic?
Anabaptists Objectives • By the end of the Anabaptist Discussion, you will be able to… • Chronicle the beliefs of the Anabaptists • Analyze the reactions from Europe to the Anabaptists and their beliefs
Anabaptists • More Radical Reformers • What is • Why do it? • AKA Rebaptists • Name given by “enemies”
Why did the Anabaptists have enemies? • Their Beliefs… • Who would have a problem with these beliefs? (spectrum) • Hated by both Catholics & Protestants • Some were militant… New Jerusalem 1534-1535 • Munster, Germany • End of the world!! 2012?
Persecuted throughout Europe • Find refuge in Poland, Germany and… America!!
Anabaptists Today • Mennonites • Amish • No cars or phones • Separate themselves from modern society for religious reasons • No SS#, don’t join military, no insurance, no gov aid
Baptists Baptists are not Anabaptists
What does this tell us about what is happening in Europe?