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Mennonites pick the communities in which they locate their congregations and build their schools, they pick the parents and families they choose to serve, and they pick the students they choose to enroll. Mennonites typically pick areas that are inexpensive and are often some of the poorest communi...

I consider the Augustinians 2nd cousins. My wife says that 1st cousins are family, 2nd cousins are just friends, and 3rd cousins are strangers. On a more humorous note, this mindset is why we see so many cousin marriages. I can think of more than one large Anabaptist community where 2nd cousins are...

I hear lots of excuses. My answer would be that it sounds like immigration and population churn are the problem and need to be stopped. Why are 11th graders showing up who can’t speak English? No, what you are hearing is that the state of Texas isn't using metrics that are sophisticated enough to a...

JohnL wrote: ↑Wed May 21, 2025 8:35 am Down Asheville way I noticed what seems to be cases of paranoia on the increase. Have y’all seen any of that in your areas?

I’m not a psychologist-statistician, although I have met people who are. Are you?

I hear lots of excuses.

My answer would be that it sounds like immigration and population churn are the problem and need to be stopped. Why are 11th graders showing up who can’t speak English?

I wouldn't put Adventists and JW's in the same category. As far as I know Adventists hold an historical orthodox view of Jesus. That puts the emphasis on precise doctrine, which is an Augustinian thing. JW's subscribe to historical non-violence regarding war, but not a historical orthodox view of J...

One failing school is one too many.

Sounds like the school district was too big and should have been broken into many smaller districts.

At least you understand me, Ernie. As I’ve said a few times before I ask to enrich my own understanding. Conversations between Christians if a similar heart supports our relationship with God. Being fascinated by the perspectives of Anabaptists is not a put-down. It’s simply being fascinated by the...

In the information about Anabaptist practices and beliefs I’m discovering that it may well be the early Anabaptists influenced the theology promoted by Arminius who is a forefather of Free Will Baptists. Apparently not, since what Anabaptists placed a priority on was simple obedience to Jesus' teac...