Persecution Repentance

[MrJim]

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Hey everyone

Just a question...

Has there ever been any sort of apology/repentance for the persecution of the anabaptists during the reformation from the Lutheran church? I'm posting similar questions on RCC and Reformed forums.

It seems that if this has been done we don't have to keep digging up the past and arguing about it.

Thanks

[Protoevangel]

Hi menno,

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Sorry if this sounds heartless, but I don't know anyone who has persecuted any anabaptists, nor approved of it for that matter. I come from a family of anabaptists from way back, and think this whole thing is just plain silly. What kind of apology do you want? An extention of affirmative action for anabaptists?

[ChiRho]

We still condemn their belief.

[LilLamb219]

Were the actual people persecuted or were their beliefs condemned? I don't recall reading anything about people actually being harmed, but I could be wrong.

[Protoevangel]

Yes, thousands of anabaptists were tortured and killed. It was once said that drowning was the best antidote to anabaptism.

[SPALATIN]

Yes, thousands of anabaptists were tortured and killed. It was once said that drowning was the best antidote to anabaptism.

Perhaps because they were considered heretical by the Church in that day. Luther, himself, had some contempt for them and argued against their heresies. I doubt that Lutherans ever did any true persecution other than to call a spade a spade though. I don't feel that we should have to apologize for something for which we are not literally guilty. We should still call what they believe to be unscriptural though.

[Protoevangel]

Perhaps because they were considered heretical by the Church in that day. Luther, himself, had some contempt for them and argued against their heresies. I doubt that Lutherans ever did any true persecution other than to call a spade a spade though. I don't feel that we should have to apologize for something for which we are not literally guilty. We should still call what they believe to be unscriptural though.
Agreed, fully.

[MrJim]

An extention of affirmative action for anabaptists?

LOL you are hilarious:D Where's my $$?

Never mind-it looks like I found an answer

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/148/story_14859_1.html

The point I was after, Lutheran brethren, is that some in my circles will not let the past stay in the past. It was a different time back then, I agree, and I'm afraid some have a martyr's syndrome approach to life. I want to tell them "It's done, forgive and get over it". If something as simple as the above article says-condemning the actions of the past-is done, then it's done. Forgive as God forgives and get on with the work of the Kingdom.

[MrJim]

We still condemn their belief.

Which one(s)?


BTW, is "Dad Rod" still on the White Horse Inn?

[Protoevangel]

LOL you are hilarious:D Where's my $$?

Never mind-it looks like I found an answer

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/148/story_14859_1.html

The point I was after, Lutheran brethren, is that some in my circles will not let the past stay in the past. It was a different time back then, I agree, and I'm afraid some have a martyr's syndrome approach to life. I want to tell them "It's done, forgive and get over it". If something as simple as the above article says-condemning the actions of the past-is done, then it's done. Forgive as God forgives and get on with the work of the Kingdom.
I am glad you have a sense of humor!