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The Radical Reformation was a 16th-century movement that sought to overhaul Christian doctrine and church structure, extending beyond the reforms of Luther and others. It included groups like the Anabaptists, who favored adult baptism and church-state separation, and was marked by events such as the German Peasants' War and the Münster Rebellion. These radical reformers left a legacy of religious liberty and democratic ideals that influenced the future of Protestantism and European society.
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The radical reformers emphasized the 'Five Solas' of Reformation theology, including Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, Solus Christus, and Soli Deo Gloria
Separation of Church and State
The radical reformers pushed for the separation of church and state, advocating for a voluntary church separate from state control
Rejection of Infant Baptism
The radical reformers rejected infant baptism in favor of believer's baptism
The Anabaptists and German Peasants were prominent groups within the Radical Reformation, advocating for adult baptism and social and economic reforms
The German Peasants' War was a major uprising influenced by the teachings of the Protestant Reformation, with peasants demanding an end to feudal oppression and ecclesiastical corruption
The conflict between the peasants and the nobility, supported by Martin Luther, highlighted the ideological rift between moderate and radical elements of the Reformation
The Münster Rebellion of 1534-1535 was a defining moment for Anabaptist radicalism, with leaders implementing radical social reforms such as communal property and polygamy
The rebellion was eventually crushed by a combined siege, resulting in a severe backlash against Anabaptists and a decline in their influence within the broader Reformation movement
The radical reformers' efforts contributed to the pluralization of Christian thought and practice, sparking ongoing discussions about the relationship between religion and government, church authority, and individual conscience
The radical reformers' contributions continue to be recognized as pivotal in the history of religious reform and the quest for social justice
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Radical reformers called for a complete separation of ______ and ______ and favored believer's baptism over the traditional practice of ______ baptism.
church
state
infant
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Anabaptist stance on baptism
Advocated adult baptism, rejecting infant baptism for a believer's church.
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Thomas Müntzer's break from Luther
Disagreed with Luther, sought egalitarian society, led to Peasants' War involvement.
