Mennonite Quaintness

[JohnH]

Something interesting to me is evangelical sort of Christians who really "admire" the Amish & Mennonites, yet think it would somehow be an improvement if they adopted evangelical (or Catholic, or Orthodox, or whatever) doctrines, failing to see that Mennonite & Amish life flows out of their devotion to following the doctrines they find in the scriptures.

[Ernie]

I was re-reading a pamphlet from a conservative mennonite preacher with a NMB and he referred to the world’s perception of mennonites as “quaint, cute, rural, and happy in our misery”. Ive always had the same impression but have never seen mennonites talk about themselves like this.

Where can I read this pamphlet?

[Ernie]

I was re-reading a pamphlet from a conservative mennonite preacher with a NMB and he referred to the world’s perception of mennonites as “quaint, cute, rural, and happy in our misery”. Ive always had the same impression but have never seen mennonites talk about themselves like this.

What all do you and the world include in this word "misery"?

[JimFoxvog]

Mennonites don't call it "quaint", we call it "non-conformed."

[Valerie]

Something interesting to me is evangelical sort of Christians who really "admire" the Amish & Mennonites, yet think it would somehow be an improvement if they adopted evangelical (or Catholic, or Orthodox, or whatever) doctrines, failing to see that Mennonite & Amish life flows out of their devotion to following the doctrines they find in the scriptures.

Honestly I think we can all learn from each other “something”. I’ve said before our orthodox priest friend said they all have a piece of the pie. (denominations)

[ohio jones]

Something interesting to me is evangelical sort of Christians who really "admire" the Amish & Mennonites, yet think it would somehow be an improvement if they adopted evangelical (or Catholic, or Orthodox, or whatever) doctrines, failing to see that Mennonite & Amish life flows out of their devotion to following the doctrines they find in the scriptures.

Honestly I think we can all learn from each other “something”. I’ve said before our orthodox priest friend said they all have a piece of the pie. (denominations)

It's lost to history so I can't quote it exactly, but Wayne in Maine had a post years ago about wishing that Anabaptists could be appreciated for our theology. Instead, when outsiders look at us, all they think of is "pies cooling on the windowsill."

[JohnH]

It's lost to history so I can't quote it exactly, but Wayne in Maine had a post years ago about wishing that Anabaptists could be appreciated for our theology. Instead, when outsiders look at us, all they think of is "pies cooling on the windowsill."

It could be that "faith without works is dead", and that the evidence of our doctrines is indeed the fruits people see. It does seem reasonable for people to be more impressed by the evidence of faith versus empty words.

[Soloist]

Something interesting to me is evangelical sort of Christians who really "admire" the Amish & Mennonites, yet think it would somehow be an improvement if they adopted evangelical (or Catholic, or Orthodox, or whatever) doctrines, failing to see that Mennonite & Amish life flows out of their devotion to following the doctrines they find in the scriptures.

Honestly I think we can all learn from each other “something”. I’ve said before our orthodox priest friend said they all have a piece of the pie. (denominations)

It's lost to history so I can't quote it exactly, but Wayne in Maine had a post years ago about wishing that Anabaptists could be appreciated for our theology. Instead, when outsiders look at us, all they think of is "pies cooling on the windowsill."

Wife: yeah, I’ve had multiple people ask me where to get pretzels, sour bread, baked goods, for canning and gardening advice, ect. On one hand, it’s annoying because I don’t actually know a lot of the stuff, and a lot of people also think I’m Amish, but if we ladies get past the annoyance part, it’s actually a great way to make a relationship with people where we can actually speak into their lives or share the gospel.

[Valerie]

Something interesting to me is evangelical sort of Christians who really "admire" the Amish & Mennonites, yet think it would somehow be an improvement if they adopted evangelical (or Catholic, or Orthodox, or whatever) doctrines, failing to see that Mennonite & Amish life flows out of their devotion to following the doctrines they find in the scriptures.

Honestly I think we can all learn from each other “something”. I’ve said before our orthodox priest friend said they all have a piece of the pie. (denominations)

It's lost to history so I can't quote it exactly, but Wayne in Maine had a post years ago about wishing that Anabaptists could be appreciated for our theology. Instead, when outsiders look at us, all they think of is "pies cooling on the windowsill."

I remember Denny Kenaston from Charity very frustrated with that reputation.

[Valerie]

Honestly I think we can all learn from each other “something”. I’ve said before our orthodox priest friend said they all have a piece of the pie. (denominations)

It's lost to history so I can't quote it exactly, but Wayne in Maine had a post years ago about wishing that Anabaptists could be appreciated for our theology. Instead, when outsiders look at us, all they think of is "pies cooling on the windowsill."

Wife: yeah, I’ve had multiple people ask me where to get pretzels, sour bread, baked goods, for canning and gardening advice, ect. On one hand, it’s annoying because I don’t actually know a lot of the stuff, and a lot of people also think I’m Amish, but if we ladies get past the annoyance part, it’s actually a great way to make a relationship with people where we can actually speak into their lives or share the gospel.

Excellent perspective.