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| − | {{stub}}A '''Mennonite''' is an adherent to an [[Anabaptist]] movement begun in the 1500's by | + | {{stub}}A '''Mennonite''' is an adherent to an [[Anabaptist]] movement begun in the 1500's by [[Menno Simons]]. They practice adult [[baptism]], [[pacifism]]. |
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| + | Mennonites can be found in all parts of the globe, although they are chiefly to be found in [[North America]] and the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]. | ||
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| + | Mennonite congregations come in a wide variety of styles. The most noticeable are the [[Old Order Mennonite]]s who practice a simple lifestyle with limited use of technology, similar to that popularly associated with the Old Order Amish. | ||
[[Category:Christianity]] | [[Category:Christianity]] | ||
Revision as of 00:17, June 24, 2008
Template:StubA Mennonite is an adherent to an Anabaptist movement begun in the 1500's by Menno Simons. They practice adult baptism, pacifism.
Mennonites can be found in all parts of the globe, although they are chiefly to be found in North America and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Mennonite congregations come in a wide variety of styles. The most noticeable are the Old Order Mennonites who practice a simple lifestyle with limited use of technology, similar to that popularly associated with the Old Order Amish.