• Title = Separation of Church and State• What does the term “Separation of Church

and State” mean? Why is it needed?• Where do you see a blending of Church and

State in the world today? There are many places/things you can notice.

• Why does the USA not have a national religion? What stands in the way of that happening? What is the connection to today’s topic?

• By the end of the Anabaptist Discussion, you will be able to…– Chronicle the

beliefs of the Anabaptists

– Analyze the reactions from Europe to the Anabaptists and their beliefs

• More Radical Reformers

• What is – Why do it?

• AKA Rebaptists– Name

given by “enemies”

• Their Beliefs…– Who would have a

problem with these beliefs? (spectrum)

• Hated by both Catholics & Protestants

• Some were militant… New Jerusalem 1534-1535– Munster, Germany– End of the world!!

2012?

• Find refuge in Poland, Germany and…

America!!

• Mennonites• Amish

– No cars or phones

– Separate themselves from modern society for religious reasons

– No SS#, don’t join military, no insurance, no gov aid

• Baptists