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Is there a scriptural basis for the position that what one did before becoming a Christian and joining the church is different for remarrying after becoming a Christian and joining the church? I can understand the reasoning, that those without the Spirit of God can't be held to the same standard as...

Except when praying and prophesying of course. And if they can’t do that, perhaps they can also leave their coverings at home. Because of course God doesn't hear prayers unless spoken out loud. :shock: My friend, silence does not mean not praying. I guess you figure they can prophesy silently as we...

Christianity and Religion are two different things.

Christ should be every part of our life.

Religion.... That's where it gets complicated.

Yes, a woman who gets pregnant outside of wedlock is usually a fornicator and should be described as such. Are not we all guilty of sin? Would it not be appropriate to extend grace? I agree, sin brings consequences. We choose our actions but cannot choose their consequences. However, I think it may...

But why don’t I tell a story of someone from the world who was indeed a single parent and didn’t get an abortion? She showed up in church after another church member invited her who met her at a college class they were both taking. She brought in both of her children, who happen to obviously be fro...

Josh you took the bait and made my point. You yourself called Woman1 a "fornicating single mom". You yourself admitted the "world would marry her". Yes, a woman who gets pregnant outside of wedlock is usually a fornicator and should be described as such. (Some women are sexually...

Josh you took the bait and made my point. Well, well, well. If you aren't starting to sound like the Pharisees and lawyers who were forever trying to "bait" Jesus into saying things they could use against Him. That is as ridiculous as me accusing you of equating Josh here on mennonet to T...

Suppose Trump decided he wanted to join an Anabaptist church. After meeting all other requirements and passing the traditional seeker “hazing”, the last thing to deal with would be his marital status. Key facts: His first wife is deceased. His second wife is still living. His third wife is also liv...

Is there a scriptural basis for the position that what one did before becoming a Christian and joining the church is different for remarrying after becoming a Christian and joining the church? I can understand the reasoning, that those without the Spirit of God can't be held to the same standard as...

The same applies to the world too. Young women have abortions often because nobody (often) wants a single mom who got pregnant out of wedlock. That said, in a Menno church, I think we all know that "young woman who got pregnant out of wedlock" would be ostracized and single for ever (very...