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anabaptism

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun anabaptism has 1 sense
  1. Anabaptism - belief in: the primacy of the Bible; baptism of believers not infants; complete separation of church and state
    --1 is a kind of
    Protestantism

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Anabaptism

Description

Anabaptism is a Protestant Christian movement that emerged in the 16th century during the Reformation. It emphasizes adult baptism and the voluntary and conscious acceptance of faith. Anabaptists rejected infant baptism, advocated religious liberty, and emphasized the importance of a separated church from the state.

Senses and Usages

Noun - Religious Movement

1. The Anabaptist movement spread across Europe as a response to the Catholic Church's practices during the Reformation.

Example Sentence: The Anabaptism movement grew rapidly as people sought a more personal religious experience.

Noun - Believer or Follower

1. John has dedicated his life to Anabaptism and actively participates in his local Anabaptist church.

Example Sentence: Anabaptism became increasingly popular among individuals seeking a more individualistic approach to their faith.

Noun - Religious Belief System

1. Anabaptism emphasizes the necessity for believers to be baptized as adults after a personal confession of faith.

Example Sentence: The core tenet of Anabaptism is the rejection of infant baptism in favor of adult baptism.

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