Articles related to "Anabaptists"

Born into a community of cooks with the tradition of seven sweets and seven sours at each meal,

The Mennonites began in Europe, but now are found all over the world. This brief background is for any family historian starting to trace Mennonite ancestry.

The term "heresy" comes from a Greek word "Hairesis" which means to choose for oneself.

Following the posting of Martin Luther's 95 Thesis, a Protestant Reformer named Thomas Münzer, rallied peasants to revolt against local government.

Many would consider that any Christian denomination that was non-Catholic to be Protestant. However, is this true with Baptist denomination? Are Baptists Protestants?

The Amish culture is steeped in tradition and history. All Amish follow the Ordnung, or rules that are set for them by the Bible, but it's not just all work and no play.

The Amish are members of an Anabaptist Christian denomination, best known for their preference for a plain and simple way of life, which shuns technology.

Arriving in the 1870s, the religious group immigrated to Manitoba to practice their pacifist faith in peace. But by not joining the WWI effort, they also lost the vote

Protestant Reformation Movement is an important part of Christian history. It was the catalyst of change Catholics needed to reform the Church at that time.

Shipshewana and Middlebury, Indiana, offer a great look at America's heartland. This picturesque area features the best of Amish and contemporary travel destinations.

The word heresy has been utilized to indicate sectarianism in the Acts of the Apostles.

Münster, whose old city center dates from the 13th century, is an easy jaunt from Düsseldorf and Essen, and offers an idyllic getaway from the Northern Rhein region.

The Albigensians and the Arians were the cause of more General Councils of the Church being called than any of the other heretical groups.

Maintaining of tradition is a way of life for the Amish in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. But many outsiders who visit don't know the extent of their history or customs.

In Voltaire's 'Candide' religion and the people who seek powerful roles within them are used for satiric effect.

The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to reconsider the court's earlier decision that requires Alberta Hutterites to provide a photograph to obtain a driver's licence.

Founded as a result of conflict over slavery, the Southern Baptist Convention now has more than 22,000 churches and is the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S.

The Protestant Reformation serves as a major landmark not only in Christian history but also that of the world, without which it would never have been as it is today.

The Great Wagon Road allowed the Scots-Irish and other groups of settlers to make the long journey overland from Pennsylvania to the Southern U.S.

George Webber's selenium-toned gelatin silver-print portraits of Albertans show pivotal moments of traditional western life subsumed by modern Canadian culture.

The Protestant Reformation began in Germany, when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, calling for reform of the Christian Church.

Pieter Bruegel's rendition is a symbol of his contemporary city of Antwerp.

Modern teens are rediscovering these four "classic" spiritual fiction novels as they explore their own spirituality in a "21st century" way.