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baptists


Meanings
  • noun

    Members of a Christian denomination, known for practicing baptism by total immersion in water.

    - "The Baptist Church is known for its practice of baptism by total immersion."
    - "Many Baptists believe in the importance of personal faith and individual interpretation of the Bible."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with baptists
apples , hospitals , baptisms , campfires
Variants
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Baptist , baptist , baptists , Freewill Baptist , Freewill Baptists
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'baptizein', meaning 'to immerse'. The term was first used in the Christian context in the New Testament.


Trivia
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  1. Baptists were a major force in the American Revolution, with many Baptist leaders advocating for independence from Britain.

  2. The first Baptist church in America was established in 1639 in Providence, Rhode Island.

  3. The famous Baptist preacher, Martin Luther King Jr., led the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s, fighting for racial equality and civil rights for African Americans.


Related Concepts
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  1. Baptist Denominations: There are several Baptist denominations, each with their distinct beliefs and practices.

  2. Baptism: The practice of baptism, which involves the immersion of a person in water as a sign of their faith and commitment to Christ.


Culture
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Baptists have a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the United States where they form one of the largest Christian denominations. They have been influential in various social and political movements, including the Civil Rights Movement and the Prohibition Movement.

How to Memorize "baptists"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a group of people gathered in a church, dressed in their Sunday best, preparing for a baptism ceremony. Imagine the pastor leading the service and the candidate being immersed in the water.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'Baptist' with the image of a person being baptized in water, or with the idea of a community of believers.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Baptists Believe Before All Others' to remember that Baptists believe in the importance of personal faith and individual interpretation of the Bible.


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