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by joshuabgood
Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:54 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Sattler College Turmoil
Replies: 784
Views: 228933

Re: Sattler College Turmoil

The square brackets were to give the context which was in the context of him explaining his early church views in baptism regeneration. I cannot remember enough of the context to type it out word for word. It is entirely possible those views have changed. So, let’s ask the question outright: Does F...
by joshuabgood
Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Sattler College Turmoil
Replies: 784
Views: 228933

Re: Sattler College Turmoil

“Plain people, Amish and Mennonites are so close to the truth, yet almost none of them are saved [referring to baptism by pouring]. If we are able to get more church plants going, perhaps we could save a few of them.” While I know Matthew to be a zealous passionate guy...this quote attributed to hi...
by joshuabgood
Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: Why do Westerners convert to Islam?
Replies: 10
Views: 513

Re: Why do Westerners convert to Islam?

I would suggest reading Malcolm X's autobiography. That will help you understand the push/pull factors.
by joshuabgood
Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: Tough Question # 3
Replies: 8
Views: 611

Re: Tough Question # 3

The argument usually is that finite sins against an infinite God can never be repaid...therefore an infinite deity had to "pay the penalty." If we reject that infinite ransom, we then suffer the infinite punishment. As we can never repay sins against an infinite God with a finite amount of...
by joshuabgood
Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:12 pm
Forum: The Homestead
Topic: Public schooling versus CM schools
Replies: 61
Views: 2770

Re: Public schooling versus CM schools

I've spent most of my teaching time in public schools but have been around various charter and private schools as well. From a purely educational perspective, I would say the greatest advantage of small private schools is class size. There are a lot more things you can do with classes of 10 or 15 s...
by joshuabgood
Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: The Homestead
Topic: Public schooling versus CM schools
Replies: 61
Views: 2770

Re: Public schooling versus CM schools

I've been a teacher in conservative Mennonite schools for nearly 20 years. (I also attended public schools from grades 1 through 6.) I've mostly taught students in grades 7–12, in four different communities. I'm afraid that in some ways there are fewer differences between our schools and public sch...
by joshuabgood
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:13 am
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Poll: Jewelry, Rings, and Bands
Replies: 40
Views: 2155

Re: Poll: Jewelry, Rings, and Bands

I have not problem with jewelry if it is not so 'out there' that it's the first things folks see. I have worn a simple necklace in the past and wore a watch for years - being a nurse I needed one. These days I only wear a simple wedding ring- never had an engagement ring - my choice. Husband has a ...
by joshuabgood
Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Why shouldn't Christians vote in elections.... ?
Replies: 56
Views: 1425

Re: Why shouldn't Christians vote in elections.... ?

If I believed in the political systems of the worldly kingdoms with regard to their ability to bring salvation on earth as also in heaven, I would vote. But I don't, so I don't. Yet the "worldly" system we are living under in this country, gives us the freedom to have the ability to bring...
by joshuabgood
Thu Feb 15, 2024 2:49 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Why shouldn't Christians vote in elections.... ?
Replies: 56
Views: 1425

Re: Why shouldn't Christians vote in elections.... ?

If I believed in the political systems of the worldly kingdoms with regard to their ability to bring salvation on earth as also in heaven, I would vote. But I don't, so I don't.
by joshuabgood
Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Is Trump legally qualified to be a presidential candidate?
Replies: 546
Views: 35456

Re: Is Trump legally qualified to be a presidential candidate?

The Colorado trial determined he was part of an insurrection, so this is a legally determined fact. There is nothing in the law or Constitution that calls for a conviction. This part of the 14th Amendment was used to keep those who had been US officers and then part of the Confederate rebellion fro...