
Heresies 8: The Rise of Calvinism
We're Not So Different
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The Universal Monarchy in Europe
In 1534, the Anabaptist overthrew Munster's government and placed Nippertolling in control as mayor. He then enforced their interpretation of the scripture using the mechanisms of state power. The idea of a universal monarch in Europe is kind of silly in hindsight. But, you know, he can close us and it turns out a bad idea.
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