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1. Priesthood Of All Believers

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   Anabaptist and Radical Views
   More radical interpretations, particularly among the Anabaptist movements, pushed the doctrine further toward horizontal church structure and autonomy. These groups often minimized or entirely rejected the need for formalized, permanent ministerial roles, viewing the spontaneous exercise of spiritual gifts by any member as sufficient for church governance and ordinance administration.
   In some radical circles, the s…