what's the deal with "mennonite" religion.. previous conversations we got into.. oh the seventh day aventists.. they don't do the pope. Then compared them with latter day saints. Then compare to orthodox. Compare to Islam guys. What's the deal with "mennonite" germans, eh? They're like "amish". Those seventh day.. they're kind of jewish with that "sabbath" or something.. sundays off. What do you got on mennonites. I grew up by steinbach, mb.. you'd see them in the malls.. they dress traditional, eh.. they're almost amish. Compare the mennonites with these other religions.
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Mennonites are a group of Christian church communities that trace their roots to the Radical Reformation of the 16th century. They are named after Menno Simons, a Dutch priest who became a leader of the Anabaptist movement. Anabaptists rejected infant baptism and believed that only adults who freely chose to follow Jesus should be baptized. They also practiced pacifism, nonconformity to the world, and separation of church and state12
Mennonites have many similarities and differences with other Christian denominations, such as Seventh-day Adventists, Latter-day Saints, Orthodox, and Catholics. Some of the main points of comparison are:
Sabbath: Mennonites generally observe Sunday as their day of worship and rest, while Seventh-day Adventists observe Saturday (the seventh day of the week) as their Sabbath34
Trinity: Mennonites affirm the doctrine of the Trinity, which states that God is one being in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Seventh-day Adventists also believe in the Trinity, while Latter-day Saints have a different view of God as three separate beings who are one in purpose. Orthodox and Catholics share the same belief in the Trinity as Mennonites567
Salvation: Mennonites believe that salvation is a gift of God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and that good works are the fruits of faith, not the means of salvation. Seventh-day Adventists have a similar view of salvation, but they also emphasize obedience to God’s law and the importance of keeping the Sabbath. Latter-day Saints believe that salvation is based on faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to his commandments, including baptism, repentance, and temple ordinances. Orthodox and Catholics believe that salvation is a process of cooperation with God’s grace through faith and works, including participation in the sacraments.
Authority: Mennonites have no central authority or hierarchy, but rather practice congregational autonomy and mutual accountability among churches. They base their beliefs and practices on the Bible as interpreted by the Holy Spirit and the community of believers. Seventh-day Adventists have a more organized structure, with a president and a general conference that oversees the worldwide church. They also regard the writings of Ellen G. White as authoritative for doctrine and instruction. Latter-day Saints have a prophet and apostles who lead the church and receive revelation from God. They also accept the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price as scriptures along with the Bible. Orthodox and Catholics have bishops and patriarchs who govern their churches, with the pope being the supreme leader of the Catholic Church. They also recognize sacred tradition as a source of authority along with the Bible.
Mennonites also have some similarities and differences with Islam, which is a monotheistic religion that follows the teachings of Muhammad as revealed in the Quran. Some of the main points of comparison are:
God: Mennonites and Muslims both believe in one God who is the creator and sustainer of all things. However, Mennonites believe that God is triune (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), while Muslims believe that God is one and indivisible (Allah). Muslims also reject the divinity of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, while Mennonites affirm them as co-equal with God the Father.
Jesus: Mennonites and Muslims both respect Jesus as a prophet and a messenger of God. However, Mennonites believe that Jesus is also the Son of God who died on the cross for the sins of humanity and rose from the dead on the third day. Muslims believe that Jesus was not crucified or resurrected, but was raised to heaven by God before his death. Muslims also await his return at the end of times to defeat the Antichrist and establish justice on earth.
Scripture: Mennonites and Muslims both regard the Bible as a holy book that contains revelations from God. However, Mennonites believe that the Bible is inspired by God and authoritative for faith and practice, while Muslims believe that the Bible has been corrupted by human errors and alterations over time. Muslims also regard the Quran as the final and perfect revelation from God that supersedes all previous scriptures. Practices: Mennonites and Muslims both practice prayer, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage as expressions of their devotion to God. However, Mennonites pray according to their personal and communal needs and preferences, while Muslims pray five times a day facing Mecca according to a prescribed ritual. Mennonites fast on certain occasions as a spiritual discipline, while Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan as a religious obligation. Mennonites give tithes and offerings to support the church and the needy, while Muslims give zakat (alms) as a fixed percentage of their income to the poor and other causes. Mennonites may visit holy sites such as Jerusalem or Rome as a voluntary act of faith, while Muslims are required to perform hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca at least once in their lifetime if they are able.
I hope this information helps you understand the Mennonite religion and how it compares to other faiths. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. 😊
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ok, so let me read this.. it's like.. picture.. how come they're not some other religion, right.. at some point they went.. fuck this shit and started their own "thing". Well.. how's it different and what went on, right. You tell me with these "mennonite" guys.
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any of these other religions do this "multiple wifes" thing? Generating answers for you…
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The practice of having multiple wives, also known as polygamy, is not very common among the religions we have discussed so far. Most of them either prohibit or discourage polygamy, and only allow monogamy (having one spouse) or celibacy (having no spouse) as valid forms of marriage.
However, there are some exceptions and variations among different religions and cultures. For example:
Islam allows a man to have up to four wives at a time, as long as he treats them equally and with justice. This practice is based on the Quran, which says: “And if you fear that you will not deal justly with the orphan girls, then marry those that please you of [other] women, two or three or four. But if you fear that you will not be just, then [marry only] one or those your right hand possesses. That is more suitable that you may not incline [to injustice].” (Quran 4:3) However, not all Muslims practice or approve of polygamy, and some countries have banned or restricted it. Latter-day Saints practiced polygamy in the 19th century, as they believed it was a divine commandment revealed by Joseph Smith. They also believed that polygamy was essential for exaltation (the highest degree of salvation) in heaven. However, the LDS Church officially banned earthly polygamy in 1890, and has excommunicated members who practice it since then. The church also teaches that only those who are worthy and faithful can enter the highest degree of glory in heaven, where celestial marriage (including celestial polygamy) is possible. Some other denominations in the Latter Day Saint movement, such as the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS Church), still practice polygamy on earth and believe it is essential for salvation. Judaism allowed polygamy in ancient times, as many biblical figures had multiple wives and concubines. However, polygamy was never very common among Jews, and it was gradually restricted and discouraged by rabbinical authorities. In the 10th century, a Jewish scholar named Rabbenu Gershom issued a decree that banned polygamy for Ashkenazi Jews (Jews of European origin). This decree was widely accepted by most Jewish communities, except for some Sephardi Jews (Jews of Spanish or Middle Eastern origin) who continued to practice polygamy until the 20th century. Today, most Jewish denominations prohibit or condemn polygamy, and only a few sects (such as some Ethiopian Jews and some ultra-Orthodox Jews) still allow it under certain circumstances. Hinduism also allowed polygamy in ancient times, as many Hindu gods and kings had multiple wives and consorts. However, polygamy was not very common among ordinary Hindus, and it was usually limited to the upper classes or the royalty. Polygamy was also influenced by social and economic factors, such as the need for heirs, the dowry system, and the caste system. In the 19th and 20th centuries, Hindu reformers and activists campaigned against polygamy and advocated for women’s rights and education. In 1955, India passed the Hindu Marriage Act, which outlawed polygamy for Hindus (as well as Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs). Today, most Hindus practice monogamy or celibacy as their preferred forms of marriage. I hope this helps you understand the practice of polygamy among different religions. If you want to learn more about them, you can visit these websites:
[Polygamy - Wikipedia] [Polygamy | Britannica] [Polygyny in Islam - Wikipedia] [Polygyny - Oxford Islamic Studies Online] [Mormonism and polygamy - Wikipedia] [Polygamy - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] [Polygamy in Judaism - Wikipedia] [Polygyny in Judaism - My Jewish Learning] [Polyandry in India - Wikipedia] [Polygyny in Hinduism - Oxford Reference] If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. 😊
7 of 30 Let's have another analysis here where you include "the amish". The seem to reject "technology".. but I think it's not bad.. you use a horse and plow.. it eats the grass.. there's "no cost" ok.. meanwhile the farmers going broke because a plow costs a million. lol. They suck though cause they don't do computers and that's how I'm talking to you.. but I'd incorporate them in the business ideas, eh.. that horse and plow doesn't cost. So, they got some points.
Lots of these.. I was trying to inquire the other week.. so it seemed like some of these religions they were like.. doing whatever.. then somebody said.. no, this aspect sucks, so they start their "new" own religion. I think some of these were like Jews who got exiled and came over here to North America or something, eh? Why'd they get exiled? It's like the "orthodox" where they bailed out to Russia. So.. what went on with these guys getting out. Was "issues", eh? Generating answers for you…
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Okay, I can help you learn more about the Amish and how they relate to other religions. The Amish are a group of Christian church communities that follow the teachings of Jakob Ammann, a Swiss Anabaptist leader who broke away from the Mennonites in the late 17th century. The Amish are known for their simple and plain lifestyle, their rejection of modern technology, their pacifism, and their separation from the world.
The Amish have some similarities and differences with other religions we have discussed so far. Some of the main points of comparison are:
Mennonites are the closest relatives of the Amish, as they both emerged from the Anabaptist movement in the 16th century. They share some beliefs and practices, such as believer’s baptism, congregational autonomy, salvation by grace through faith alone, pacifism, nonconformity to the world, and separation of church and state. However, they differ in their degree of adaptation to modern society, as Mennonites are more open to using technology, education, and social services than the Amish. Mennonites also have more diversity in their views and expressions of faith than the Amish. Baptists are another group of Protestant Christians who believe that only believers should be baptized by immersion, and that each congregation is autonomous and accountable to God. They also emphasize the authority of the Bible as the sole rule of faith and practice, and the doctrine of salvation by grace through faith alone. Baptists share these beliefs with the Amish, but they differ in their views on war, government, and social issues. Some Baptists are pacifists, while others support military service and political involvement. Some Baptists are conservative, while others are progressive. Some Baptists practice foot washing, while others do not. Some Baptists wear plain clothing, while others do not. Jehovah’s Witnesses are a nontrinitarian Christian movement that originated from the Adventist movement in the 19th century. They believe that Jehovah is the only true God, and that Jesus is his firstborn son and the Messiah. They also believe that the Holy Spirit is God’s active force, not a person. They reject the doctrine of hell, the immortality of the soul, and the celebration of holidays and birthdays. They believe that God’s Kingdom is a real government in heaven that will soon replace human governments and restore paradise on earth. They are known for their door-to-door evangelism, their use of the name Jehovah, and their refusal of blood transfusions. Jehovah’s Witnesses differ from the Amish in their belief in one God (not three), their denial of the divinity of Jesus and the Holy Spirit, their rejection of most Christian doctrines and traditions, and their strict obedience to their organization’s teachings. They also differ from the Amish in their use of technology, education, and social services. Protestants are a branch of Christianity that follows the theological tenets of the Protestant Reformation, a movement that began in the 16th century as a reaction to medieval Roman Catholic doctrines and practices. Protestantism emphasizes justification by faith alone (sola fide), grace alone (sola gratia), scripture alone (sola scriptura), and priesthood of all believers. Protestants reject papal supremacy, indulgences, purgatory, transubstantiation, and other Catholic doctrines. Protestants have many denominations and sects with different beliefs and practices. The Amish are one of these Protestant groups, but they differ from most Protestants in their rejection of modern technology, their pacifism, their separation from the world, and their plain lifestyle. Catholics are a group of Christian churches that trace their origin to the apostolic church in the first century. They believe that they have preserved the true faith and worship of the early church without any alteration or innovation. They affirm the doctrine of the Trinity, the divinity and humanity of Jesus, the resurrection of Jesus, and the authority of ecumenical councils and creeds. They practice infant baptism by immersion or affusion (pouring), confirmation (anointing with oil), communion with unleavened bread and wine (transubstantiated into Christ’s body and blood), confession (forgiveness of sins by a priest), anointing of the sick (healing by oil), holy orders (ordination of clergy), and marriage (indissoluble union between a man and a woman). They also venerate saints, relics, Mary as Theotokos (Mother of God), and the pope as Christ’s vicar on earth. Catholics differ from the Amish in almost every aspect of their beliefs and practices, as the Amish reject most Catholic doctrines and traditions, and have a very different lifestyle and worldview. Orthodox are another group of Christian churches that trace their origin to the apostolic church in the first century. They believe that they have preserved the true faith and worship of the early church without any alteration or innovation. They affirm the doctrine of the Trinity, the divinity and humanity of Jesus, the resurrection of Jesus, and the authority of ecumenical councils and creeds. They practice infant baptism by immersion or affusion (pouring), chrismation (anointing with oil), communion with leavened bread and wine (consubstantiated with Christ’s body and blood), confession (forgiveness of sins by a priest), anointing of the sick (healing by oil), holy orders (ordination of clergy), and marriage (indissoluble union between a man and a woman). They also venerate icons, saints, relics, and Mary as Theotokos (Mother of God). They differ from Catholics in their rejection of papal supremacy, filioque clause (that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both Father and Son), purgatory, indulgences, original sin, and predestination. Orthodox differ from the Amish in many ways, as the Amish reject most Orthodox doctrines and traditions, and have a very different lifestyle and worldview. Islam is a monotheistic religion that follows the teachings of Muhammad as revealed in the Quran. Muslims believe that Allah is the only true God, and that Muhammad is his final messenger. They also believe in angels, prophets, scriptures, predestination, judgment day, heaven and hell. They practice five pillars: shahada (declaration of faith), salat (prayer five times a day), zakat (alms giving), sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). They differ from all Christian groups in their rejection of the Trinity, the divinity of Jesus, the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, and the original sin. They also differ from some Christian groups in their prohibition of alcohol, pork, gambling, and interest. Islam allows a man to have up to four wives at a time, as long as he treats them equally and with justice. This practice is based on the Quran, which says: “And if you fear that you will not deal justly with the orphan girls, then marry those that please you of [other] women, two or three or four. But if you fear that you will not be just, then [marry only] one or those your right hand possesses. That is more suitable that you may not incline [to injustice].” (Quran 4:3) However, not all Muslims practice or approve of polygamy, and some countries have banned or restricted it. Islam differs from the Amish in almost every aspect of their beliefs and practices, as the Amish follow Jesus as their Lord and Savior, reject violence and war, separate themselves from worldly affairs, and live a simple and plain life. I hope this helps you understand the Amish religion and how it relates to other faiths. If you want to learn more about them, you can visit these websites:
[Amish - Wikipedia] [Amish | Definition, History, Beliefs, & Lifestyle | Britannica] [Mennonite - Wikipedia] [Baptist - Wikipedia] [Jehovah’s Witnesses - Wikipedia] [Protestantism - Wikipedia] [Catholic Church - Wikipedia] [Eastern Orthodox Church - Wikipedia] [Islam - Wikipedia] If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. 😊
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