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by francis
Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:54 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Conservative Anabaptist Church Finder & Information
Replies: 344
Views: 233950

Re: Conservative Anabaptist Church Finder & Information

Is anyone familiar with Treasure Valley Mennonite Church in New Plymouth, Idaho? I can't find it on Gameo, does it still exist? And if so, which group does it belong to?
by francis
Wed Sep 04, 2019 6:30 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Church Drift — Poll
Replies: 47
Views: 1927

Re: Church Drift — Poll

If you are asking, what is the biggest contributor of "drift" in clothing? Mennonite fundamentalism and the idea that whatever is decided with group consensus is the right thing to do. It looks like a dangerous combination to me. I am much more concerned about what is driving this--than &...
by francis
Fri Aug 09, 2019 7:16 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Josh Harris no longer a Christian
Replies: 26
Views: 1529

Re: Josh Harris no longer a Christian

One thing I haven't seen much of in this whole discussion (on this site and on many others) is that Josh's church, Sovereign Grace Ministries, had its own huge child sexual abuse scandal a few years back. I imagine this contributed to Josh and many of this congregants leaving, as it would in any chu...
by francis
Thu Aug 01, 2019 6:44 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: Acceptance of Gay Marriage growing in the Church
Replies: 55
Views: 2113

Re: Acceptance of Gay Marriage growing in the Church

After asking some advice from a pastor friend of mine, he suggested reading Preston Sprinkle, who talks about how to still be there for lgbt people despite your different beliefs. I think that people living in sin need you more than you think and more than they know. I don't think it's ever a good i...
by francis
Sat Jul 27, 2019 7:25 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: Acceptance of Gay Marriage growing in the Church
Replies: 55
Views: 2113

Re: Acceptance of Gay Marriage growing in the Church

I think it's important to maintain family connections. I don't see an issue with letting them visit. If you would want an unmarried male/female couple to stay in separate rooms, maybe try that? I don't think forbidding them from staying in your home does much good. Children will learn that there are...
by francis
Sat Jul 27, 2019 7:20 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Joshua Harris and Wife Separate
Replies: 64
Views: 3843

Re: Joshua Harris and Wife Separate

I shouldn't do this. I know better but...my prediction next up. I Kissed Steve. That would not actually surprise me. Those who bellyache about that issue seem to be the ones most likely to be that type of person. Also what straight man writes a book on relationship advice as a young man? Pretty muc...
by francis
Sat Jul 27, 2019 7:09 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: US Religious Knowledge Quiz
Replies: 18
Views: 707

Re: US Religious Knowledge Quiz

I got the Buddhism one right because I learned about Buddhism in my world history class. 15/15 otherwise, though most questions weren't especially difficult.
by francis
Sun Jul 07, 2019 12:21 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: College
Replies: 80
Views: 8731

Re: College

This promises “intellectual honesty”. I wonder how honest it will actually be. That remains to be seen. i find the idea interesting. i’m thinking about enrolling to view this series with my granddaughter. she’s young, but we have enjoyed some interesting things together. she’s interested. one PBS D...
by francis
Sun Jul 07, 2019 12:11 pm
Forum: The Homestead
Topic: Public libraries. 21st Century saloons?
Replies: 105
Views: 7605

Re: Public libraries. 21st Century saloons?

Any sources on this? All my public libraries keep a close eye on the children's section and keep the internet filtered. I think the kids have specific computers as well.
by francis
Sat Jun 15, 2019 7:11 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: What Do You Listen To?
Replies: 8
Views: 702

Re: What Do You Listen To?

Sermons, books, music. My fellow young people have gotten into podcasts and I've listened to Anabaptist Perspectives a few times. Can't get into the other theology podcasts, though, seems more like I'm listening to two people talking aimlessly.