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I have pondered this question many times. The only reason I come up with is that Jesus wanted to teach them a lesson. If we recall, Peter did use it and sliced a man's ear off. In response Jesus told him to put up his sword. Here you Peter using it for natural reasons - self-defense. Seems...

There is a company about 30 miles from here that acquired a contract to build helicopters for the military. A Mennonite brother was working for this company. After they started on this project, he quit for the reasons cited. So, to answer your question, many would say 'yes'.

Mountain Man, I see you are from Tampa, FL. There is a Biblical Mennonite Alliance Church (Palm Grove Mennonite Church) at Sarasota that might could answer your questions.One of the pastors is David R. Miller. I think he would be happy to assist you. Hope you find the answers you are...

I wear a head-covering. Some would call it a bun cover but it is larger then a mere bun cover. I sew my own. It takes a lot of practice to make. I am looking to change my style that is easier but still covers. I could wear a hanging veil but for personal reasons I prefer the covering that...

Agree. While I believe in Biblical non-resistance, I believe it would do no violence to the scriptures to do what I can to protect myself using non-violent means. I am a small woman and someone could easily overpower me to do me harm. I am no match for brute strength. Since this is the case I...

It will depend on what Mennonite community you go to and which group you are talking about. Some Amish will vote, even in national elections. Ditto to other Mennonite groups. It varies a lot from one church to the next, even in the same community. Usually it is only the liberals who will run...

I am a Mennonite and have done jury duty so many times I have lost count! And I am a conservative Mennonite! One does not have to swear but affirm... Jury does not pass a sentence, only determine whether the accused is guilty. The system is an excellent one, one that works hard to protect the...

To any mennonites. What is the mennonite belief IRT the Trinity? " the passion? " salvation? Creation? Sectarianism? As a Mennonite I think I can answer a few of your questions. Trinity: conservative Mennonites believe in the Trinity. Then there are some who define the...

I was surfing the web for a conservative Christian forum to join and found this one. It looks edifying and I look forward to interacting with y'all. I am a 63 YO grandmother, married to the same man for almost 43 years - this week will conclude 43 years. I enjoy studying the WORD of God...