Religious Glossary - common terms used related to Religion
Mennonites - The Mennonites are a group of Christian
Anabaptist denominations based on the teachings and tradition
of Menno Simons. They are one of the peace churches, which
hold to a doctrine of non-violence, non-resistance and pacifism.They
are the modern denominations which present many Anabaptist
views. (wikipedia)
A a Swiss Protestant group formed in 1525 who were followers
of Menno Simons, which migrated to America by way of Alsace,
England and Russia. They settled primarily in Kansas, Pennsylvania
and Minnesota.
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