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Protestantism and Its Many Denominations

The word “protestatio” was invoked in 1529, in reference to those princes that supported Martin Luther and spoke out against religious persecution. These royal supporters were eventually known as Protestants, a name that spread to the vast number of religious denominations that sprang from the beliefs associated with the Reformation. This guide attempts to straighten out the differences among the sects, pinpoint their commonalities, indicate their historical foundations and show you how to connect with Protestants everywhere.

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Protestant History

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Protestant Beliefs and Practices

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Pentecostal Beliefs, Practices and Community

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Presbyterian Beliefs, Practices, News and Blogs

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Anglican and Episcopalian Beliefs, Practices and Community

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Methodist Beliefs, Practices and Blogs

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Lutheran Beliefs, Practices and Blogs

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Baptist Beliefs, Practices and News

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Seventh-day Adventist Beliefs, Traditions and Community

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Anabaptist Denominations

Anabaptists were those that sprang from the Radical Reformation, as compared to the Evangelical (Luther) and Reformed (Calvin). In the 16th century, these Anabaptists, mainly German peasants, were often characterized by beliefs in millennialism, an abandonment of church authority and most particularly, the rejection of infant baptism. Some of these Anabaptist denominations are still well known today, including the Amish, Mennonites and Hutterites.

Insights for Anabaptist Denominations

Note that this section does not include every Anabaptist denomination, only some of the larger ones.

Quakers are often confused with Anabaptists. The two are not the same, although Quakers do share that “peaceful” characteristic with the Amish, Mennonites and Hutterites.

Top Sites for Anabaptist Denominations

For Mennonites …

Mennonite Church USA offers tons of information and resources on Mennonites. Read about Mennonite news, conferences, church structure, important documents, beliefs and more.

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For the Amish…

ReligiousTolerance.org provides information about the Amish, a group renowned for maintaining a 17th-century way of life, abandoning such technology as electricity, cars and telephones. Read about the group’s traditional customs and its history in the United States and Canada. Try not to be distracted by the numerous ads that litter the site.

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For Hutterites …

The Hutterian Brethren Web site is a great place to begin your research on the Hutterite denomination. Use the links on the left sidebar to learn about the religious beliefs, structure, education system, recreation, livelihood and types of Hutterites.

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