Mennonites and Me: An Introduction
A Mennonite is exactly like a Catholic . . . with half the dancing and twice the guilt. – Matt Falk, comedian Mennonites are the only group of people without blood on their hands. – Gregory Boyd,...
View ArticleMennonite History, Part One: From Reformation Europe to Russia
(Note: In my last post, I gave an introduction to the Mennonite culture and briefly touched upon my experience as an Old Colony Mennonite growing up in Leamington, Ontario. Here’s my introduction to...
View ArticleMennonite History, Part Two: The Old Colony Mennonites
This is a continuation of my series, What is a Mennonite? which began here. In my last post I discussed the origins of the Mennonite faith and culture, starting with the Protestant Reformation and...
View ArticleAn Overview of (a few) Mennonite Groups
Note: this post is part of a series entitled What is a Mennonite? It began with me exploring my place in the Mennonite culture, and went on to look at the history of the Mennonites. You guys: I was...
View ArticleMennonites and Me: Some Final Reflections
This is the final post in my series, What is a Mennonite? which began here. I discussed the history of the first Mennonites, followed by the history of the Old Colony Mennonites. I then explored some...
View ArticleObserving Advent (Literally): Notes from a Watchful Mennonite
This time of year, I always envy my Catholic brothers and sisters a little bit. Don’t get me wrong. I love my Mennonite heritage. I really do. I warmly and enthusiastically embrace the teachings of my...
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