500 Years of Baptist: Insight into history and behavior in Neunkirchen

Von WOM

Neunkirchen celebrates an important anniversary: ​​500 years of the rabbit movement. This event is recognized with an informative lecture by Pastor Andreas Ruhe as part of the ecumenical female meeting. The evening is devoted to history and the diverse principles of this influential religious movement.

Pastor Ruhs opens the event with a question to those present about the understanding of the Baptist movement. Various terms such as baptism and baptists are addressed immediately. The pastor explains the rabbit movement, so strives for a radical fresh start in which the baptism of children is abolished. The members reject dogmatic views, refrain from swearing and stand against violence. Her goal of life is the hope of a kingdom of God, which can still be expected during her lifetime. These basic beliefs are characterized by the movement.

The origins and challenges

The roots of the rabbit movement lie in the 16th century, closely related to key people such as Michael Sattler and Balthasar Hubmeier. While they were an example of faith and initiatives for many, the movement among the authorities at the time was considered a threat, which led to brutal persecution. Many leading heads of the movement were captured and died in a cruel way, including through combustion.

Nevertheless, the belief was able to spread further. Especially in Moravia, the Baptist movement found a stable retreat, and important figures such as Jakob Huter and Melchior Hoffmann helped to spread the teachings into the Netherlands and Sweden. Strasbourg finally developed into a central linchpin of the movement.

influential developments and the legacy

The year 1534 is often seen as a turning point in the history of the Baptist movement when Jan van Leyden introduced a theocracy in Münster. The tumultuous events that led to the siege of Münster are still impressive evidence of the will to design and the conflicts that shaped the movement.

Another important name that is mentioned is Menno Simons, who founded the idea of ​​a non -violent church and thus initiated the development of the Mennonites. This tradition of non -violence and simplicity has existed to the present, especially in the United States, where around 40,000 members live in different communities and remember old customs.

The participants of the ecumenical women's meeting were extremely interested in the explanations of Pastor Andreas Ruhs. His lecture gave a deep insight into the multi -layered and moving history as well as the fundamental beliefs of the Baptist movement. This event was not only a celebration, but also an opportunity to reflect and appreciate the complex facets of this historical religious current. Further details on this topic can be found at www.oberpfalzecho.de