Radical Protestants

Radical Protestants were a diverse group of reformers during the Reformation in the 16th century who rejected established Church practices and sought to return to what they viewed as true Christianity. Unlike mainstream Protestant denominations, such as Lutherans or Calvinists, they advocated for complete separation of church and state, believers' baptism, and a more personal interpretation of the Bible. Groups like the Anabaptists and Quakers emerged from this movement, emphasizing individual faith, communal living, and social justice. Their ideas often faced persecution, but they significantly influenced modern views on religious freedom and democracy.