Mennonites: Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Mennonites?
Mennonites are a Christian faith group that began in the 16th century. Currently there are over one million members world-wide. Mennonite beliefs and practices vary widely, but following Jesus in daily life is a central value, along with peacemaking and following Jesus together as a comunity. Menno Simons was an early prominent leader in the Netherlands and eventually the group became known as "Mennonites" because of his name. ...
Source: sdmennonite.org
Are all the students Mennonites?
Only about 8 percent of the students enrolled in the Adult Degree Completion Program are Mennonites. The program was designed to be an outreach from the university to the community. Students come from a wide variety of religious heritages and backgrounds. Since EMU is a Christian liberal arts college, students are required to take one religion course, "Biblical Perspectives," and one course in ethics, "Issues and Values. "
Source: www.emu.edu
Only about 8 percent of the students enrolled in the Adult Degree Completion Program are Mennonites. The program was designed to be an outreach from the University to the community. Students come from a wide variety of religious heritages and backgrounds. Since EMU is a Christian liberal arts college, students are required to take religion courses. Two such courses, "Biblical Perspectives" and "Issues and Values," are included in the MOD and Nursing curriculums. ...
Source: www.emu.edu
What do Mennonites believe?
Mennonites are Christians, in the evangelical-Anabaptist tradition: The " We Believe " site of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches includes the ' Confession of Faith ' as well as the ' Pamphlet series ' and ' Study conferences ' on hot topics. The Mennonite Church Canada also has a ' Confession of Faith ' section on their site.
Source: www.pgimf.org
Are you connected with the Amish or the Mennonites?
The Friends, the Amish, and the Mennonites are three religious organizations that have historically opposed involvement in war of any kind. There are no formal ties between these groups, though we often coorperate in our service activities and witness. You can find information about Friends organizations and peace activities on our links page.
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What is the connection between Mennonites, Brethren in Christ and conscientious objection?
Mennonites and Brethren in Christ are among the historic peace churches, along with Quakers (Friends) and Hutterites. These churches resist participation in war and military service because it violates central tenets of faith. Members of these churches have historically been conscientious objectors (see MCC’s peace statement). ...
Source: mcc.org
How many Mennonites does it take to change a light bulb?
One to change the bulb, five to cook and four to talk about how good the old light bulb is.
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Who are Mennonites and why is the Centre named after Menno Simons?
Believers in the Anabaptist Christian tradition of Menno Simons are known as Mennonites. Mennonites are also identified with various Dutch, Swiss, German and Russian ethnic groups, but their dispersion and evangelism around the world have made majority of Mennonites identified as such because of their faith, not their ethnicity. ...
Source: www.mennosimonscentre.com
What is the difference between the Mennonites and the Beachys?
Mennonite groups vary, but many of the conservative Mennonite groups share similar practices and beliefs as the Beachys. Beachys feel at home in a Mennonite church service, and likewise Mennonites feel at home in a Beachy church service. However, many Mennonite groups are arranged in conferences. This means that the churches all share a similar practice of application. Beachy churches are autonomous are only loosely affiliated.
Source: www.beachyam.org
How can I learn more about Mennonites?
There are several good web sites with information about Mennonite history as well as current issues, such as: Third Way (by Mennonite Media) Mennonite.net (by Goshen College & Mennonite Mutual Aid ) MennoLink.org (by Jon & Laura Harder of Minnesota, USA) MCC-BC (Mennonite Central Committee of British Columbia)
Source: www.pgimf.org
What's the difference between the Amish and Mennonites?
Amish groups tend to be more cautious with technology and involvement with the larger world than most Mennonites. Most Old Order Amish drive horse-drawn carriages or buggies, dress "plain," refrain from the use of electricity, emphasize occupations close to the farm and the home and forbid higher education. Mennonites are considerably more acculturated. ...
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To what religious group do the Beachy Amish Mennonites belong?
The Beachys are part of the Anabaptists, a Christian religion begun in Switzerland in 1525. Other Anabaptist groups include the Amish, Mennonites, Brethren, and Hutterites. Anabaptists are neither Catholic nor Protestant, though they are often categorized as a Protestant group by writers unfamiliar with Anabaptist history and doctrine.
Source: www.beachyam.org
We are not Mennonites: Can we book on the cruise?
Reponse: Yes, by all means. We regularly have non-Mennonites on board, who would like to visit Ukraine on a well-organized cruise. You should however be aware that there is a definite Mennonite focus in the cruise program. The program is full and rich but passengers are welcome to opt out of any lectures and excursions. Incidentally and unlike many other cruises, all bus excursions and city tours are included at no extra cost.
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As a Mennonite Organization, do you only work with Mennonites?
The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center grounds its approach to peacemaking in a biblical view of discipleship as understood in the Anabaptist tradition. We began as a ministry of a local Mennonite congregation and are associated with the broader Mennonite Church bodies. However, we are an independent non-profit organization with staff of various denominations. Indeed, we work with, and encourage, all denominations in their peacemaking efforts. ...
Source: lmpeacecenter.org
Don't Mennonites drive buggies and were funny-looking clothes?
Mennonites are often confused with the Amish or Old Order Mennonites who often live on farms, drive buggies, and dress in distinctive ways. However, most Mennonites today are not outwardly that different from any person you meet on the street. Mennonites believe in simple living, but express that simplicity in a spirit of stewardship and awareness of the needs of others rather than completely separating from society as the Amish continue to do.
Source: sdmennonite.org
