jan 21, 1525 - Anabaptist baptist their first adult

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Although questions were raised about the biblical validity of infant baptism in the early years of the Reformation, the movement’s first adult baptism, which took place at Zollikon, outside Zürich, probably on January 21, 1525

In their belief in the separation of church and state, the Anabaptists proved to be forerunners of practically all modern Protestants.
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the Anabaptists wanted to shape society by their example of radical discipleship—if necessary, even by death. They steadfastly refused to be a part of worldly power, including bearing arms, holding political office, or taking oaths. In the sixteenth century that sort of talk was inflammatory, revolutionary, and even treasonous.

- Source: Shelley, Bruce L.. Church History in Plain Language, Fifth Edition (p. 128).

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