On being liberal and our diversity (poll)

[QuietObserver]

Appalachian - Split off of EPMC last year, receiving bishop oversight from Meadow Springs Old Order Mennonite Church until summer 2019 when they ordained their own bishop.

Meadow Springs? Wow. I didn't think Easternish people would fellowship with Old Orders. For anyone wondering, Meadow Springs is a conservative split off Weaverland, mainly over the Internet and would be more conservative generally.

Ken, Does Eastern and Appalachian exchange pulpits and fellowship together? Are there whole congregations that went with Appalachian or is a lot of scattered families from different congregations?

[ohio jones]

I need a "None of the above option," Otherwise I can't participate.

You'd lower yourself to drive a red car??

The poll says "owning" rather than "driving" -- in some cultures, that makes a difference.

[Dan Z]

Other signs of liberalization:

• Serving in the military or police force
  Swearing oaths
  Divorcing
  Living in a decked-out home
  Amassing significant wealth
  Wearing or driving luxury/status brands
  Instigating a personal lawsuit
  Voting in national elections
  Wearing jewelry and other (male/female) decorative adornment
  Pouring money into collector cars, guns, figurines, etc.
  Wielding political power

[steve-in-kville]

Other signs of liberalization:

• Serving in the military or police force
  Swearing oaths
  Divorcing
  Living in a decked-out home
  Amassing significant wealth
  Wearing or driving luxury/status brands
  Instigating a personal lawsuit
  Voting in national elections
  Wearing jewelry and other (male/female) decorative adornment
  Pouring money into collector cars, guns, figurines, etc.
  Wielding political power

I actually had a few of them on my list but the poll is limited to 10 choices. I do agree with some of your list, and could debate one or two.

[ken_sylvania]

Appalachian - Split off of EPMC last year, receiving bishop oversight from Meadow Springs Old Order Mennonite Church until summer 2019 when they ordained their own bishop.

Meadow Springs? Wow. I didn't think Easternish people would fellowship with Old Orders. For anyone wondering, Meadow Springs is a conservative split off Weaverland, mainly over the Internet and would be more conservative generally.

Ken, Does Eastern and Appalachian exchange pulpits and fellowship together? Are there whole congregations that went with Appalachian or is a lot of scattered families from different congregations?

Exchange pulpits - no, not at this time.
Fellowship together - there is visiting back and forth but no formal interchange that I am aware of.
Mostly scattered families from different congregations that went with Appalachian.

[steve-in-kville]

Wow. 35 total votes and its obvious we don't care for women to wear pants

[AnthonyMartin]

Wow. 35 total votes and its obvious we don't care for women to wear pants

Your statement assumes we all see liberal as bad or undesirable.

[HondurasKeiser]

If Jesus were alive today, which of these things do you think he would he object to and preach against?

And Why?

If Christ were alive today, he'd have some heavier issues to preach against than red cars and tractor pulls.

Jesus is alive today. Where do we, His Body, discern His guidance in these areas?

[AnthonyMartin]

If Jesus were alive today, which of these things do you think he would he object to and preach against?

And Why?

If Christ were alive today, he'd have some heavier issues to preach against than red cars and tractor pulls.

Jesus is alive today. Where do we, His Body, discern His guidance in these areas?

My tendency is to start with my cultural background, probably not where Jesus starts.

[Ms. Izzie]

There is a Mennonite man who dresses very conservatively; black hat, black car, etc. He believes that the way you know if God is blessing you is if you have material blessings and things are going well for you. He says God has abundantly blessed him with money. I thought that was called the prosperity gospel.

So is he conservative or liberal? The two are often mixed in the same person. I think many of these questions are answered in knowing which kingdom we are a part of and then deciding if the particular practice promotes His kingdom.