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Mennonites
The Mennonites are a community based Christian Anabaptist group. They have strong beliefs in non-violence.
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Why might the mennonite people be so opposed to slavery and prejudice?
Due to their religious beliefs, namely, that all men are made in the image of God and that everyone in the world are brothers and sisters through Christ Jesus, Mennonites believe that it is morally wrong to enslave any person (since all are part of the family of God). For those same reasons, Mennonites believe in equality and nonviolence.
Answer2: FREEDOM! Few words are more appealing to the human heart. People have fought and suffered, lived and died, in pursuit of freedom.
Some people have even asserted that God condoned the slave trade. For example, in a speech to the General Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church in 1842, Alexander McCaine stated that the institution of slavery was "ordained by God Himself." Was McCaine correct? Did God approve of the kidnapping and raping of girls, the heartless separating of families, and the cruel beatings that were part and parcel of the slave trade of McCaine's day? And what of the millions who are forced to live and work as slaves under brutal conditions today? Does God condone such inhumane treatment? Exodus 21:16 "If anyone kidnaps a man and sells him or is caught holding him he must be put to death."
God's Law stated that kidnapping and selling a human was punishable by death. Furthermore, Jehovah provided guidelines to protect slaves. For example, a slave who was maimed by his master would be set free. If a slave died because his master beat him, the master could be punished with death. Women captives could become slaves, or they could be taken as wives. But they were not to be used for mere sexual gratification. The gist of the Law must have led righthearted Israelites to treat slaves with respect and kindness, as if these were hired laborers.-Exodus 20:10; 21:12, 16, 26, 27; Leviticus 22:10, 11; Deuteronomy 21:10-14.
Some Jews voluntarily became slaves to their fellow Jews in order to repay debts. This practice protected people from starvation and actually allowed many to recover from poverty. Furthermore, at key junctures in the Jewish calendar, slaves were to be released if they so desired.* (Exodus 21:2; Leviticus 25:10; Deuteronomy 15:12) Commenting on these laws regarding slaves, Jewish scholar Moses Mielziner stated that a "slave could never cease to be a man, he was looked upon as a person possessing certain natural human rights, with which the master even could not with impunity interfere." What a stark contrast to the abusive systems of slavery that mar the annals of history!
Slavery, oppression, and cruelty are simply hallmarks of Satan's rulership. Under such influence, human rulership has built up a miserable record. The Bible summarizes that record succinctly: "Man has dominated man to his injury."-Ecclesiastes 8:9.
Jesus said: "By this all will know that you are my disciples if you have love among yourselves."
No one shall be held in slavery or servitude: slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms."-Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
What is the likes and Differences of Jehovah's witnesses and Mennonite churches?
Likes: We both wear formal clothes for our meetings.
Differences: Only Jehovah´s witnesses preach worldwide door to door.
Why did the German Russian immigrants known as the Mennonites leave Russia and come to Kansas?
For many reasons, but basically it comes down to these two:
1. Pacifist German Mennonites moved to Russia with promises from Catherine the Great in 1763 of land, religious freedom and exemption from being force to fight in wars. These exemptions were dropped in 1870 and peace loving Mennonites were forced into military service for Russian or imprisonment. Between 1874 and 1880, of the approximately 45,000 Mennonites in South Russia, ten thousand departed for the United States and eight thousand for Manitoba.
2. Meanwhile in the US the Civil War had just ended and the west was being opened up to settlers by the railroads. These railroad companies had been granted by the US Congress, large amounts of land along side these rail lines. So these companies sent their representatives to Russia to offer land to farmers willing to settle in the US Midwest. The railroad company that was most successful in recruiting these Mennonites was the Santa Fe Railroad (now part of the BNSF railroad), because they sent some Mennonites to help persuade these Russian Mennonite farmers to move. Many of these Mennonites settled in the state of Kansas, along with South Dakota, and Nebraska.
What is the difference between Quakers and Mennonites?
Quakers are more important and mennonites are a religon
Answer: The Quakers, or the Religious Society of Friends, arose in 17th-century England. The Friends' founder was George Fox (1624-91), a weaver's son born in Leicestershire. After allegedly hearing a miraculous voice, Fox concluded that he could commune directly with God and receive enlightenment apart from human mediation. "The traditional date for the origin of the Society of Friends is 1652," says the book A Religious History of the American People.
How did the Friends come to be called Quakers? One reference states that they experienced "agitated movements before moments of divine revelation." Another says that they "trembled under an awful sense of the infinite purity and majesty of God." The Quakers' aim was to find religious truth and to revive primitive Christianity.
For guidance, they claimed to look to the holy spirit, the Biblical prophets, the apostles of Christ, and an inner "light," or "voice," of alleged spiritual truth. Meetings, therefore, were essentially periods of group silence during which each person sought God's guidance. Any who received a divine message could speak up.*Meetings today are more organized.
Mennonites and kindred groups came from the Rhine country in Europe. One who looked to the Anabaptists in his search for truth was Menno Simons, a Catholic priest in the village of Witmarsum in the northern part of the Netherlands. By 1536 he had severed all ties with the church and had become a hunted man. In 1542 the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V himself promised 100 guilders as a reward for Menno's arrest. Nevertheless, Menno gathered some of the Anabaptists into congregations. He and his followers soon came to be called Mennonites.In the course of time, persecution drove thousands of Mennonites from Western Europe to North America. There they had the opportunity to continue their search for truth and to spread their message to many others. But the burning zeal of their forebears for progressive Bible study and public preaching had largely been lost. Most clung to certain unbiblical teachings, such as the Trinity, the immortality of the human soul, and hellfire. (Ecclesiastes 9:5; Ezekiel 18:4; Mark 12:29) Today, Mennonite missionary efforts tend to focus more on medical and social services than on evangelism.
Stellet Licht (Silent Night)
How do Mennonites feel about original sin?
The doctrine of original sin is one that Mennonites do not hold to. Mennonites believe that children are innocent and are not able to sin until the age of reasoning is reached.
Do Mennonites have sacraments?
Because they can.
Mennonites have no sacraments. Mennonites have ceremonies like (Believers-) Baptism and Lord's Supper (and somtimes also foot-washing) without sacred meaning.
Some of the Mennonites practice Shunning, that is avoiding contact with those who claim to be believers but live as if they were not believers, or living like the unbelieveing world around them.
Where is menno-hof mennonite-amish visitor center located?
Menno-Hof is located at 510 South Van Buren - State Road 5 in Shipshewana, Indiana. Shipshewana's claim to fame is the largest outdoor flea market in the Midwest with over one thousand vendor spaces. Menno-Hof is located opposite the flea market area.
Who was the mennonite school teacher who greatly influenced american schools?
1710 - Christopher Dock, a Mennonite and one of Pennsylvania's most famous educators, arrives from Germany and later opens a school in Montgomery County, PA. Dock's book, Schul-Ordnung (meaning school management), published in 1770, is the first book about teaching printed in colonial America. Typical of those in the middle colonies, schools in Pennsylvania are established not only by the Mennonites, but by the Quakers and other religious groups as well.
How many mennonites live in Virginia?
As of recent estimates, there are approximately 10,000 to 12,000 Mennonites living in Virginia, primarily in the Shenandoah Valley region. This community includes various groups, such as Old Order Mennonites and more progressive congregations. The number can fluctuate due to factors like migration and demographic changes within the community. For the most accurate and current figures, it is advisable to consult local church records or community organizations.
Mennonites have the same goals as everyone else- do what you love - get paid. Even though they aren't a huge part of society they still share our common goals and aren't so different than us.
Is a Mennonite the same as Mormon?
No, certainly not. The Mennonites and Mormons are both are Christian groups, and both consider themselves seperate from both Catholic and Protestant traditions, but their doctrine and history are very different.
Mennonites grew out of the Anabaptist movement in Germany in the 1500s. Culturally, Mennonites can range from very conservative (including wearing plain simple clothes and living an almost Amish lifestyle) to quite liberal (some Mennonite churches have ordained female pastors and performed homosexual marriages). Many Mennonite churches are independent - there is not one denomination or organization that has authority over all (or even most) Mennonite groups worldwide. There are approximately 1.7 million Mennonites worldwide. Mennonites are pacifists who do not participate in the military and believe in traditional Christian doctrines including the authority of the Bible and the Trinity.
Mormons grew out of the Second Great Awakening in the Northeastern United States in the early 1800s. Culturally, most Mormons are moderately conservative, although even the most conservative Mormons blend in with society by dressing in regular clothing and embracing modern technology. All Mormon congregations are under the authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and everything from their church building to their curriculum is provided for and chosen by the denomination leadership - so every Mormon congregation is nearly identical. (there are some Mormon offshoot groups, but those belonging to these groups draw a distinction between themselves and the "Mormon" church). There are over 15 million Mormons worldwide. Mormons have many doctrines that are distinct from other Christian groups including scripture in addition to the Bible, a 'Godhead' where the Father, Son, and Spirit are seperate individuals, modern prophets, and more.
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Do mennonites have to get married when they are a teen?
yes. If they do not get married when they are a teen they can not get married.
What do the Mennonites believe that is different from traditional Christian belief?
Mennonites believe that technology is bad and it distracts from nature. They believe they should be happy with what they are given by god and not use man-made things to improve their lives. Christians are ok with using technology.
Is the assembly of god church mennonite?
No. Assemblies of God and Mennonite are two different Christian denominations. Saying they were the same would be like saying Baptists and Lutherans were the same.
