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Baptists

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The Resume

    Originated in 17th century England as part of the Puritan movement against the Anglican Church
    May be related to 16th century Anabaptists
    Reject infant baptism and centralized church authority
    Doctrine is based solely on the bible
    Approximately 43 million members worldwide, 75% of whom are in the United States
    Major American denominations are the Southern Baptist Convention, the American Baptist Churches in the USA, the National Baptist Convention, USA Inc. and the National Baptist Convention of America

Why they might be annoying:

    They insist on full immersion during baptism.
    New members must be baptized even if they were baptized earlier.
    Over the years they have fragmented into dozens of sects.
    The conservative Southern Baptist Convention has had enormous influence on American politics since the 1980s.
    Many support legal discrimination against homosexuals.
    Some practice ritualized foot washing.
    Many believe that Jesus and the original Christians were Baptists.
    They are historically against drinking and dancing.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They only accept individuals who have reached the age of reason as members.
    They believe unbaptized babies will still be saved.
    They maintain that followers are capable of understanding the Bible on their own.
    Traditionally they support the separation of church and state.
    Many sects ordain women.
    ‘Baptist’ originally may have been used as a slur against them.
    They have many overseas missions.
    They are the largest protestant denomination in the US.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 154 Votes: 50.65% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 81 Votes: 49.38% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 327 Votes: 46.18% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 65 Votes: 55.38% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 182 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 193 Votes: 62.69% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 35 Votes: 45.71% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 32 Votes: 46.88% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 56 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 145 Votes: 51.72% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 60 Votes: 71.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 126 Votes: 50.79% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 268 Votes: 57.84% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 101 Votes: 62.38% Annoying