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About Mennonites | Who are the Mennonites?: churches view on divorce
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I have been attending a mennonite church off and on. Its really a nice church, plus I did bible study with the Lamplighter program. I am wondering if I am divorced (because of abuse) and want to join the mennonite church, does that mean that I should remain single as my divorce is ok by law but not by God - even in the more moderate church. Thanks - I know its personal but its an important question.


Battle Ground, WA USA
11/25/2001 4:34:00 AM
About Mennonites | Who are the Mennonites?: culture
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Hello,
My name is Mindy and I am a nursing student in Hobbs, NM. I am studying cultural diversity and how to approach patients with repsect for their individual differences. Would anyone out there be willing to help me with information so that I may complete a presentation paper? It is imperative that the medical personnel at our hospitals know and respect issues that might arise with those patients who do not have the same religious or cultural practices.

Thanks to anyone who is willing to help me better understand the Mennonite/Amish culture.

Mindy Jones


Hobbs, NM USA
10/20/2001 1:35:00 PM
About Mennonites | Who are the Mennonites?: Impact in Nigeria:Jos specifically
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According to the information I have in the office, there are 68 Mennonite churches in Nigeria but I am not certain if there are any in Jos. I suggest that you contact the Mennonite Church Nigeria office in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State,in order to get specific information. Their e-mail address is mccnigeria@maf.org

Erma Brunk
Mennonite Media, Harrisonburg, VA
8/20/2001 10:22:00 AM
About Mennonites | Who are the Mennonites?: Impact in Nigeria:Jos specifically
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My love to the brethren,i am excited to have read about the mennonites today to have first hand info even though i've had basic information about the church, can please give me additional info.is there a church in jos,where is it how can we know more.I am a pastor here in jos.please I await your respoce.


Jos, Plataeu State Nigeria
8/17/2001 2:13:00 PM
About Mennonites | Who are the Mennonites?
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richmond, ca usa
8/16/2001 2:40:00 PM
About Mennonites | Who are the Mennonites?
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I am reding a lot of dissatisfied folk complaining about the Mennonites. They should tremble in fear, as we are the only one true church, and we will be the only people to be saved in the end. (specifically, the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Inc.) All those with doubts, fears, or waverings will be cast into the lake of fire forever if they do not join our church. We have the only truth, and none can come to the Father but by us and our Lord. We have left the United States many years ago because of the extreme immorality of the culture. Unless God performs a miracle, even the Mennonite church of America will continue its slide into lukewarmness and eventual apostasy. Join us or lose your soul forever! The time is short!

Daniel Kramer
Rio Verde, Goias Brasil
7/26/2001 3:46:00 PM
About Mennonites | Who are the Mennonites?
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I was raised a mennonite, and was kept carefully away from the World. When my congregation turned against me (as so often they will against anyone who does not fit the mold exactly), I was cast adrift in a sea of iniquity with no way to tell right from wrong, if I had only the Mennonite ritual to direct me. Since I believed in the Spirit of the Lord, I was able to distinguish between good and evil, as it was shown to me.Sometimes this coincided with Mennonite teaching, and sometimes it did not.
Mostly, the Mennonite churches of my experience have been tolerant of only those who fit their cookie-cutter molds of dress, social standing, wealth, and overall Mennonite appearance. This is a pity, actually, since the Mennonites have something to offer to the community at large. By infighting and internal strife, it has become much diminished.


john smith
sometown, anystate north america
7/26/2001 3:27:00 PM
About Mennonites | Who are the Mennonites?: Religious Beliefs and Culture
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It seems to me that Mennonites could be differentiated by their religious beliefs and aspects that could be defined as cultural (I'm thinking of food, family background, etc.). This means that Mennonites have some similarities to the Jewish identity that is defined by those who are adhere to Jewish religious tradition, and those who do not: non-practicing Jews. The problem with defining the cultural aspects of Mennonites, especially when we are confronted with the number of Mennonites without last names like Yoder, Thiessen or Hildebrandt, is that we must consider non-European Mennonite traditions.
I think potlucks should be a universal pillar in the Mennonite culture.


Toronto, Ontario Canada
5/3/2001 3:51:00 PM
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