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by ken_sylvania
Mon Apr 29, 2024 11:34 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Occupations that are uniquely objectionable to Conservative Anabaptists
Replies: 31
Views: 509

Re: Occupations that are uniquely objectionable to Conservative Anabaptists

I'd like to primarily hear from conservative Anabaptists, but others can feel free to chime with thoughts and questions. The discussion about working as a mail carrier, notably the comment about having to deliver morally objectional material, brought up this question in my mind. Are there any other...
by ken_sylvania
Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:04 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Photography Sinful ?
Replies: 21
Views: 380

Re: Photography Sinful ?

Where did Jesus criticise people for obeying the Bible? Jesus criticized the Pharisees often in their ways of 'obeying the Bible'. He often said - "You have heard it said." He will use this phrase repeatedly to describe what was common knowledge about the Old Testament commands. He correc...
by ken_sylvania
Mon Apr 29, 2024 6:10 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Occupations that are uniquely objectionable to Conservative Anabaptists
Replies: 31
Views: 509

Re: Occupations that are uniquely objectionable to Conservative Anabaptists

I didn’t sign up for PPP because of that exact language. In retrospect, I left a lot of money on the table… and I agree with ks here, anyone who took PPP funds had better not ever complain about much cheaper forms of welfare for poor people. PPP handouts were often in the millions, paid directly to...
by ken_sylvania
Mon Apr 29, 2024 2:56 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Occupations that are uniquely objectionable to Conservative Anabaptists
Replies: 31
Views: 509

Re: Occupations that are uniquely objectionable to Conservative Anabaptists

I think that closest example in my lifetime of conservative Anabaptists across a broad range of occupations profiting broadly from macroeconomic conditions is probably Covid. I heard that CAM's donations at one point during Covid were up by 40%, credited in large part to excess Mennonite & Amis...
by ken_sylvania
Mon Apr 29, 2024 2:42 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Occupations that are uniquely objectionable to Conservative Anabaptists
Replies: 31
Views: 509

Re: Occupations that are uniquely objectionable to Conservative Anabaptists

There are quite a few conservative Mennonite farmers (and others) who refuse membership in co-operatives due to considering it an unequal yoke.
by ken_sylvania
Mon Apr 29, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Occupations that are uniquely objectionable to Conservative Anabaptists
Replies: 31
Views: 509

Re: Occupations that are uniquely objectionable to Conservative Anabaptists

As far as I know, my grandfather sold his grain for the highest price he could find. Which was usually (but not always) the local farmer's co-op of which he was a member. And when the war came along it was so profitable that they were able to buy another farm. As Upton Sinclair famously wrote: “It ...
by ken_sylvania
Mon Apr 29, 2024 1:56 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Political office
Replies: 50
Views: 808

Re: Political office

I'm simply pointing out that the mail service is a PUBLIC service and. The Post Office is, in fact, the only government agency that is actually authorized and mandated by name in the Constitution. Consequently it is up to the public (through their legislatures) to determine what is appropriate and ...
by ken_sylvania
Mon Apr 29, 2024 1:51 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Occupations that are uniquely objectionable to Conservative Anabaptists
Replies: 31
Views: 509

Re: Occupations that are uniquely objectionable to Conservative Anabaptists

Fed-Ex/UPS Delivery Driver - Due to requirements to deliver all kinds of goods, also required uniform showing off the bare legs and bare arms isn't modest. Any other corporate LTL truck driving job - again due to requirement to deliver all kinds of goods including weapons, alcohol, etc Print shop - ...
by ken_sylvania
Mon Apr 29, 2024 11:48 am
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Political office
Replies: 50
Views: 808

Re: Political office

I'm simply pointing out that the mail service is a PUBLIC service and. The Post Office is, in fact, the only government agency that is actually authorized and mandated by name in the Constitution. Consequently it is up to the public (through their legislatures) to determine what is appropriate and ...
by ken_sylvania
Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:50 am
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Political office
Replies: 50
Views: 808

Re: Political office

The Postal oath of office is the same as for all other Federal employees. It is as follows: ‘‘I, ______do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same...