The Anabaptist perception toward alcohol consumption among membership?

Christian ethics and theology with an Anabaptist perspective

How is the consumption of alcohol tolerated in your church?

Poll runs till Wed Jan 20, 2027 10:27 am

Totally 100% not tolerated.
4
33%
It's a gray area, for sure.
3
25%
While we would prefer one didn't, it's not a test of membership.
5
42%
 
Total votes: 12

JohnH
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We don’t have a written decision on a television. Despite this, people just don’t get them.
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JohnH wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 9:50 am We don’t have a written decision on a television. Despite this, people just don’t get them.
A rather meaningless distinction now since a "television" as a distinct object is less of a reality than it once was. Now broadcast television has been overtaken by streaming sites and services accessible fro. Any device with a screen and internet connection. Whatever device you and I are posting these comments from is essentially a "television" for all intents and purposes.
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Praxis+Theodicy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 4:26 pm
JohnH wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 9:50 am We don’t have a written decision on a television. Despite this, people just don’t get them.
A rather meaningless distinction now since a "television" as a distinct object is less of a reality than it once was. Now broadcast television has been overtaken by streaming sites and services accessible fro. Any device with a screen and internet connection. Whatever device you and I are posting these comments from is essentially a "television" for all intents and purposes.
My phone isn’t 60 inches and mounted in the wall.
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JohnH wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 10:17 pm
Praxis+Theodicy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 4:26 pm
JohnH wrote: ↑Thu Dec 18, 2025 9:50 am We don’t have a written decision on a television. Despite this, people just don’t get them.
A rather meaningless distinction now since a "television" as a distinct object is less of a reality than it once was. Now broadcast television has been overtaken by streaming sites and services accessible fro. Any device with a screen and internet connection. Whatever device you and I are posting these comments from is essentially a "television" for all intents and purposes.
My phone isn’t 60 inches and mounted in the wall.
Right, it's worse than that. It's small enough for you to carry everywhere you go.
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