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by Soloist
Sat Oct 17, 2026 1:38 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: briar patch
Replies: 900
Views: 341727

Re: briar patch

Does the NT teach that Christians should call for leniency for criminals, particular for the type of crimes that are typically capital crimes? Jesus: Mt 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. (NKJV) That is exactly the kind of approach, though, that leads to church members and f...
by Soloist
Fri Oct 16, 2026 12:15 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: briar patch
Replies: 900
Views: 341727

Re: briar patch

I see the Christian position is to hope all men repent and this is foundational for nonresistance as a belief rather than just obedience
by Soloist
Fri Oct 16, 2026 4:25 am
Forum: Other
Topic: briar patch
Replies: 900
Views: 341727

Re: briar patch

The day Mennonet hires firing squads… I better have left long before.
by Soloist
Thu Oct 15, 2026 9:58 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Music - Passera', passera' ..
Replies: 88
Views: 74836

Re: Music - Passera', passera' ..

Wife: Actually, it’s been done by a few. I know that the Krabill family sings it when they tell the story of their child who they eventually lost, as well as some other struggles in their life. The story has some of her testimony as well as them singing. media] https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=51iY4tzQ...
by Soloist
Wed Oct 14, 2026 9:14 pm
Forum: History
Topic: Constantine, Religion, and Power
Replies: 48
Views: 55545

Re: Constantine, Religion, and Power

Constantine probably did approve. But I doubt he was in the process.
by Soloist
Wed Oct 14, 2026 9:13 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Amish getting fined?
Replies: 46
Views: 3856

Re: Amish getting fined?

1800 Amish from a door-to-door survey with two survey tools, neither designed for Amish and no evidence that a translator was provided relying on self reporting from parents.
Should a better study be performed? Sure but this doesn’t really mean much.
by Soloist
Wed Oct 14, 2026 9:49 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Amish getting fined?
Replies: 46
Views: 3856

Re: Amish getting fined?

Andrew Wakefield published a scholarly article that proved the Amish have less autism due to their opposition to vaccinations. Wakefield was blacklisted as a doctor and the article retracted, not because it wasn't true, but because there really is a connection between autism and vaccines. Big Pharm...
by Soloist
Tue Oct 06, 2026 6:44 am
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Charlie Kirk Encounters NT Focused Student
Replies: 56
Views: 10237

Re: Charlie Kirk Encounters NT Focused Student

I’m proud I’m not prideful, I’m full of humility and always have the right focus.
by Soloist
Sun Oct 04, 2026 11:12 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: Mennonite theological emphasis regarding Peter 4:8 and related verses
Replies: 7
Views: 3171

Re: Mennonite theological emphasis regarding Peter 4:8 and related verses

Friends, Q Regarding these scriptures: Peter 4:8: "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins" Which also echos Jesus in Mark 12:28-31 and also Matthew 22:37–40: "28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus ...
by Soloist
Sun Oct 04, 2026 9:58 am
Forum: General Theology
Topic: Curse of Ham
Replies: 47
Views: 11305

Re: Curse of Ham

These suggestions are not all original with me, but could it be that Canaan was Ham's only son at that time? Or perhaps the son that was most like his father in disrespecting his elders? Or, (this is speculation, but not more speculative that the other wild story and at least it doesn't require ign...