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Protestants were the victims of the Catholic Church’s persecution during the Reformation. Even while Protestants were fighting their own persecution, some Protestants were persecuting others who wanted the same freedom to practice their own religions. The Anabaptists were one group who suffered the persecution of both the Catholic Church and fellow Protestants. Pacifism, as well as martyrdom were two elements of Anabaptism that appealed to females because these elements fostered opportunities towards equality and the blending of gender norms through their practice of pacifism. Protestant leaders such as Martin Luther and Ulrich Zwingli enabled the Anabaptists and other sects to challenge Catholic beliefs. Early leaders of the Anabaptists formed their distinct beliefs just as Luther and Zwingli did, however the Anabaptist ideas were not considered the correct beliefs, which resulted in their persecution. The primary reason Anabaptist beliefs were not considered correct by other groups was due to their rejection of the state churches. This reflected their rejection of hierarchy in churches and opposition to ritual. Adult baptism was the Anabaptist’s defining characteristic because not only was infant baptism invalid, but it was also linked to the state churches. The tension stemming from the differences between mainstream Protestantism and radical Protestant sects such as the Anabaptists led to widespread persecution throughout Europe. Unlike most persecutedShow MoreRelatedBurnings of Protestants and the Failure of Marys Religious Policy2836 W ords   |  12 PagesBurnings of Protestants and the Failure of Marys Religious Policy After Mary had taken the throne from Lady Jane Grey in 1553, she had, in her view, the task of returning the church to the state it had been in at the start of 1534. 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