61. Mennonite - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Mennonite. (Redirected from mennonites). The mennonites are a group of ChristianAnabaptist denominations based on the teachings and tradition of Menno Simons. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mennonites

Mennonite From Wikipedia , the free encyclopedia. (Redirected from Mennonites The Mennonites are a group of Christian Anabaptist denominations based on the teachings and tradition of Menno Simons . They are one of the peace churches , which hold to a doctrine of non-violence and pacifism . They are the modern denominations which present many Anabaptist views. Their core beliefs, deriving from Anabaptist traditions are: Baptism of believers understood as threefold: Baptism by the spirit (internal change of heart), Baptism by water (public demonstration of witness), and baptism by blood (martyrdom and asceticism). The Lord's Supper as Memorial, shared by baptised believers within the discipline of the church. One of the earliest expressions of their faith was the Schleitheim Confession , adopted in February 24 . Its seven articles covered: Baptism The Ban ( Excommunication Breaking of Bread ( Communion Separation from the Abomination Pastors in the Church The Sword The Oath During the sixteenth century, the Mennonites and other Anabaptists were relentlessly persecuted. By the seventeenth century, some of them joined the state church in the Netherlands , and persuaded the authorities to relent in their attacks. The Mennonites outside the state church were divided on whether to remain in communion with their brothers within the state church, and this led to a split. Those against remaining in communion with them became known as the

62. Mennonite - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The mennonites are a group of Christian Anabaptistdenominations based on the teachings and tradition of Menno Simons. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mennonite

Mennonite From Wikipedia , the free encyclopedia. The Mennonites are a group of Christian Anabaptist denominations based on the teachings and tradition of Menno Simons . They are one of the peace churches , which hold to a doctrine of non-violence and pacifism . They are the modern denominations which present many Anabaptist views. Their core beliefs, deriving from Anabaptist traditions are: Baptism of believers understood as threefold: Baptism by the spirit (internal change of heart), Baptism by water (public demonstration of witness), and baptism by blood (martyrdom and asceticism). The Lord's Supper as Memorial, shared by baptised believers within the discipline of the church. One of the earliest expressions of their faith was the Schleitheim Confession , adopted in February 24 . Its seven articles covered: Baptism The Ban ( Excommunication Breaking of Bread ( Communion Separation from the Abomination Pastors in the Church The Sword The Oath During the sixteenth century, the Mennonites and other Anabaptists were relentlessly persecuted. By the seventeenth century, some of them joined the state church in the Netherlands , and persuaded the authorities to relent in their attacks. The Mennonites outside the state church were divided on whether to remain in communion with their brothers within the state church, and this led to a split. Those against remaining in communion with them became known as the

63. Mennonites Translate this page Les mennonites. Les mennonites sont XVI e siècle). 1 La doctrine. Lesmennonites vivent en collectivités ou communautés autonomes. http://www.tlfq.ulaval.ca/axl/amsudant/mennonites.htm

Les mennonites Les mennonites sont des membres appartenant à la secte anabaptiste protestante, qui vit le jour en Suisse et aux Pays-Bas, à l'époque de la Réforme (XVI e siècle). 1 La doctrine Les mennonites vivent en collectivités ou communautés autonomes. Bien que celles-ci aient toutes en commun l'idéal d'une communauté religieuse fondée sur l'enseignement du Nouveau Testament, elles demeurent libres d'être plus ou moins conservatrices et de choisir leur degré d'intégration par rapport à la société moderne où elles vivent. Presque tous leurs principes fondamentaux sont issus de la profession de foi promulguée à Dordrecht (Pays-Bas) en 1632. Du point de vue de la conscience individuelle, la Bible est leur seule autorité en matière de doctrine et ils ne considèrent pas le pasteur comme médiateur entre le croyant et Dieu. Ils refusent le baptême des enfants au bénéfice du seul baptême des adultes (17 ans et plus) comme profession de foi. Ils célèbrent la Sainte-Cène (l'Eucharistie chez les catholiques), bien qu'ils ne la considèrent pas comme un sacrement, et pratiquent parfois le rite du lavement des pieds à cette occasion. Les mennonites furent parmi les premiers à adopter le principe de la séparation de l'Église et de l'État et à avoir condamné l'esclavage. Ils ont toujours respecté les lois civiles, mais la plupart d'entre eux refusent de porter les armes ou de cautionner la violence, de prêter serment et d'avoir des fonctions officielles, de pratiquer la contraception et de recourir au luxe (téléphone, musique, électricité, voiture, etc.). Les groupes mennonites les plus conservateurs se distinguent par la simplicité de leur mode de vie et de leurs vêtements noirs (à la mode du XIX

64. The Mennonites Of Paraguay The mennonites of Paraguay. The mennonites had the reputation of beingexcellent farmers, hardworkers, and disciplined in their habits. http://gosouthamerica.about.com/library/weekly/aa042002a.htm

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66. Search Results For Mennonites - Encyclopædia Britannica from Mennonite Among the various Anabaptist groups, the mennonites trace theirorigin particularly to the socalled Swiss Brethren, who formed their first http://www.britannica.com/search?query=Mennonites&ct=&fuzzy=N

67. Mennonite Connections On The World-Wide Web: Suggested Basic Bibliography mennonites Suggested Basic Bibliography. Who are the mennonites, Amish, and relatedgroups? Practical suggestions from the worldwide experiences of mennonites. http://www-personal.umich.edu/~bpl/mennread.html

Mennonites: Suggested Basic Bibliography Who are the Mennonites, Amish, and related groups? The following suggested reading list may give you a basic introduction to different aspects: beliefs, lifestyles, ethnicity, demographics, history, culture, etc. This reference page is designed to begin to answer questions of the type: "Hi, I've heard a few things about Mennonites, but am not very familiar with them. I just found your ' Mennonite Connections on the WWW ' website, and want to know more about the Mennonites, Amish, Hutterites, Brethren, and other related groups. If I don't want to dig through all the websites online one by one, what books do you suggest I use to get an introduction? Remember, I am looking for just the basics." I asked for suggestions and recommendations from readers of MennoLink ; here are the results. Some of these were mentioned several times. Also, I highly recommend the Third Way Cafe as an excellent site for basic information about Mennonites and Amish, and their staff is available to answer questions. - Brad Lehman History, Beliefs

68. What Are Amish Mennonites & Anabaptists The Amish mennonites Anabaptists one group of a large swath ofreligious conservatives. What are Amish mennonites Anabaptists. http://inin.essortment.com/mennonitesamish_rfue.htm

Drive along the country roads of Pennsylvania and you will probably pass the familiar horse and buggy of the Amish. Large billboards will confirm in bright letters that you have most certainly entered Amish country and arrows will direct you to the nearest country store serving up homemade jams, pies, fruits, nuts and just about everything Amish. But although the Amish might have a monopoly on the affection of tourists in this country, they are not the only plain people living within the United States. The Amish are actually an offshoot of the Mennonites one group of a large swath of religious conservatives collectively known as the Anabaptists. bodyOffer(27834) The Anabaptists first formed in Europe during the Reformation of the 16th century. Their radical beliefs in strict discipleship and the emulation of Christs purity in everyday life were viewed suspiciously by the Catholics and Protestants. And the Anabaptists distaste for violence in the bloody world of 16th century religion made them enemies of both. Like many other religious groups, the Anabaptists finally fled their German homelands to settle in a more peaceful America. But like any religious organization, various interpretations of the scriptures led to the formation of distinct Anabaptist groups that now include the Church of the Brethren, Brethren in Christ, Hutterites, the Amish, and the Mennonites. All of these groups are well represented in the States with the Mennonites being particularly strong in the farmlands stretching from Pennsylvania to Iowa.

69. Amish/Mennonites.html Why Amish mennonites? Where do they come from? Why do their childrenlook like that? Why are they so different? These mennonites. At http://www.montanasat.net/rickv/Amish & Mennonites.html

W here do they come from? Why do their children look like that? Why are they so different? These are some of the intriguing questions many ask. What secrets in their past shaped them into becoming what now appears to be a people living in the past? In order to understand this, the dramatic and tragic history of the Anabaptists must be revealed. A Brief History Swiss Brethren Briefly speaking, the Anabaptist movement "officially" began in the sixteenth century. Although, Christians of similar theology and circumstances have existed since the third century, the sixteenth century Anabaptists were closest to the Waldensians in their beliefs. (The Waldensians originated, about 1160 A.D., in Lyons, France with Peter Waldo, after he discovered huge discrepancies between Scripture and the Roman Catholic Church's doctrines ). A wave of God's Spirit was already evident throughout Europe during the sixteenth century. However, the first sign of any stronghold amongst the populace was in Zurich, Switzerland, under the leadership of Konrad Grebel, a disciple of Ulrich Zwingli Zwingli had laid out for his Bible students a strong Scriptural foundation, putting emphasis against the hypocrisy of compromise. Because such was not founded on Scripture, he taught them against such ungodly Roman Catholic mandates as indulgences (money charged for prayer), worship of images, relics, and saints, the sacramental view in the mass, and enforced celibacy. However, when Grebel and Zwingli's other disciples took the next logical step, in actively "forsaking all"

70. Mennonites. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 mennonites. The Mennonite Church, whose members are sometimes known as Old mennonites,is the original body in the United States and has the largest membership. http://www.bartleby.com/65/me/Mennonit.html

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71. Mennonites. The New Dictionary Of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition. 2002 The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition. 2002. mennonites.A Protestant denomination, founded in the early days of http://www.bartleby.com/59/5/mennonites.html

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72. Northern Belize - The Culture Of Northern Belize With Complete Information About CULTURE mennonites. Perhaps Belize. The mennonites emerged duringthe Radical Reformation of the 16th century in Northern Europe. http://www.northernbelize.com/cult_mennonite.html

Search this Site Can't Find What You Want? Email us your questions, and we will find out what you need to know and email you back. CULTURE > MENNONITES Perhaps the least understood, although most conspicuous, population of Belize, the Mennonites hold fast to their culture and strict beliefs while continuing to assist the commerce, carpentry, engineering, and agriculture industries of Belize. The Mennonites emerged during the Radical Reformation of the 16th century in Northern Europe. Persecuted throughout the ages for their beliefs, particularly their refusal to pay land taxes or support the military, this Anabaptist group migrated from Holland to Germany and finally to Prussia. Their unique dialect, an archaic amalgamation of Dutch and German, has persisted the 400 years since this move and is still spoken in the Mennonite communities of Belize. Young Mennonite Boys The migrations continued throughout the 17th and 18th century and eventually led to North America, namely Pennsylvania and Manitoba, where they continue to uphold their peaceful agricultural lifestyle. About 3,000 Mennonites finally relocated to Belize in 1959 along the River Hondo in search of a life free of religious persecution and the pressures of modern society. They signed a special agreement with the Belize Government which exempt them from military service and certain forms of taxation while concomitantly guaranteeing them complete freedom to practice their own distinctive form of Protestantism and farm within their closed communities. They also freely practice their own form of local government and run their own schools, banks, and businesses.

73. New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia Of Religious Knowledge, Vol. VII: Liutprand - Mor Calgary Southern Alberta Doukhobors, Hutterites, and Calgary Southern Alberta. Doukhobors, Hutterites, and mennonites.While southern Alberta s mainstream society initially reacted http://www.ccel.org/php/disp.php3?a=schaff&b=encyc07&p=305

74. The Avalon Project : Resolutions Of The Germantown Mennonites; February 18, 1688 The Avalon Project at Yale Law School Resolutions of The Germantown mennonites;February 18, 1688. This is to the monthly meeting held at Richard Worrell s http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/amerdoc/men01.htm

The Avalon Project at Yale Law School Resolutions of The Germantown Mennonites; February 18, 1688 This is to the monthly meeting held at Richard Worrell's: If once these slaves (which they say are so wicked and stubborn men,) should join themselves fight for their freedom, and handel their masters and mistresses, as they did handel them before; will these masters and mistresses take the sword at hand and war against these poor slaves, like, as we are able to believe, some will not refuse to do? Or, have these poor negers not as much right to fight for their freedom, as you have to keep them slaves? Now consider well this thing, if it is good or bad. And in case you find it to be good to handel these blacks in that manner, we desire and require you hereby lovingly, that you may inform us herein, which at this time never was done, viz., that Christians have such a liberty to do so. To the end we shall be satisfied on this point, and satisfy likewise our good friends and acquaintances in our native country, to whom it is a terror, or fearful thing, that men should be handelled so in Pennsylvania. This is from our meeting at Germantown, held ye 18th of the 2d month, 1688, to be delivered to the monthly meeting at Richard Worrell's.

75. Who Are The Mennonites? Who Are The mennonites? On any Sunday you will find mennonites gatheredfor worship in about 61 countries around the world. With http://www.deepruneast.org/believe.html

Home Pastors Nursery School Youth ... Map Who Are The Mennonites? On any Sunday you will find Mennonites gathered for worship in about 61 countries around the world. With over one million members, the Mennonite Church has been in existence for more than 475 years, with a wide variety of practices and people: from a Midwest farmer, to an European architect; from the African chieftain, to the South American sociologist. Although they speak dozens of languages, the thousands of different congregations count themselves as one family of faithone of many faith families in the Christian church. A Dream From the beginning in 1525 through the present, Mennonites have pursued a dream: That it is reasonable to follow Jesus Christ daily, radically, totally in life. That it is practical to obey the Sermon on the Mount, and the whole New Testament, literally, honestly, sacrificially. That it is thinkable to practice the way of reconciling love in human conflicts and warfare, nondefensively and nonresistantly. That it is possible to confess Jesus as Lord above all nationalism, racism, or materialism.

76. Mennonite History Part One. Excerpts from The Coming of the Russian mennonites byC. Henry Smith, Ph.D. pub. TO Top. General Conference mennonites. http://members.aol.com/jktsn/mennohis.htm

Early Russian Mennonite History Part One Excerpts from " The Coming of the Russian Mennonites " by C. Henry Smith, Ph.D. pub. 1927 by Mennonite Book Concern, Berne, IN. SURNAMES ETHNICITY AND CLASS A RUSSIAN OFFER COLONIES ... Mennonite Brethren The Mennonites of South Russia are of original Dutch stock for the most part, having come to Russia by way of northeastern Prussia. As early as the middle of the sixteenth century, if not earlier, Mennonite refugees from Holland found their way to the deltas of the Vistula and Nogat in Polish Prussia, upon invitation of ecclesiastical as well as lay noblemen, who were desirous of industrious farmers for their swampy and unfruitful estates in those lowlands. Religious toleration, to be sure, was not yet the settled policy of either Church or State anywhere; but the Mennonites of Holland were experts in the art of reclaiming swamp lands by means of dikes and canals. And so, because of their economic worth, they were welcomed by these noblemen where otherwise they might have expected nothing better than religious oppression. SURNAMES As already suggested, nearly all of these Mennonites were of Dutch extraction, and the descendents of rather a limited number of ancestors as is shown by the following interesting study made in 1912 of Mennonite names in the two former Prussias. According to this study there are today among the ten thousand Mennonites of these regions 369 family names of which the following are the most common:

77. AEEMF - Assemblées Mennonites De France mennonites de France (AEEMF) rassemble29 assemblées locales dans l Est de la France et la région parisienne http://membres.lycos.fr/ovive/Presentation/SeReunir/AEEMF.htm

AEEMF ALTKIRCH Birkenhof, 68560 Ruederbach BACCARAT 28 rue Division Leclerc, 54120 Baccarat BALE BELFORT rue Jean Dollfus, 90000 Belfort BETHONCOURT Champvallon, 10 impasse Niepce, 25200 Bethoncourt CHATENAY-MALABRY CHAUMONT Temple, rue du Temple, 52000 Chaumont COLMAR DELLE DIESEN 1 rue de l'Eglise, 57890 Diesen FLAVION GIVET BOURG-BRUCHE Le Hang, n°30, 67420 Bourg-Bruche LAMORLAYE LIGNY-EN-BARROIS 11 rue Melusine, 55500 Ligny-en-Barrois LONGWY 32 avenue de Saintignon, 54400 Longwy-Bas LUNEVILLE MONTBELIARD NEUF-BRISACH PFASTATT 3 rue de l'Etang, 68120 Pfastatt PULVERSHEIM 2 rue de Guebwiller, 68840 Pulversheim SAINT-GENIS-POUILLY Temple, 13 rue de Lyon, 01630 Saint-Genis-Pouilly SAINT-LOUIS "La Ruche", 27 rue Bellevue, 68300 Saint-Louis SAINT-MAURICE 13 rue du Val d'Osne, 94410 Saint-Maurice STRASBOURG Foyer Sattler, 23 rue Wimpheling, 67000 Strasbourg TOUL VICHEREY-CHATENOIS WISSEMBOURG Magazine Pages locales contact@ovive.net

78. Mennonite Mennonite. The mennonites are a group of Christian Anabaptist denominationsbased on the teachings and tradition of Menno Simons. http://www.fact-index.com/m/me/mennonite.html

Main Page See live article Alphabetical index Mennonite The Mennonites are a group of Christian Anabaptist denominations based on the teachings and tradition of Menno Simons . They are one of the peace churches , which hold to a doctrine of non-violence and pacifism . They are the modern denominations which present many Anabaptist views. Their core beliefs, deriving from Anabaptist traditions are: Baptism of believers understood as threefold: Baptism by the spirit (internal change of heart), Baptism by water (public demonstration of witness), and baptism by blood (martyrdom and asceticism). Church discipline understood as threefold : Confession of Sins, Absolution of Sin, and Re-admission of Sinner in the church. The Lord's Supper as Memorial, shared by baptised believers within the discipline of the church. One of the earliest expressions of their faith was the Schleitheim Confession , adopted in February 24 . Its seven articles covered: Baptism The Ban ( Excommunication Breaking of Bread ( Communion Separation from the Abomination Pastorss in the Church The Sword The Oath During the sixteenth century, the Mennonites and other Anabaptists were relentlessly persecuted. By the seventeenth century, some of them joined the state church in the

79. Mennonites Around Toronto, Canada TORONTO AREA mennonites. The presence of mennonites in the greater Torontoregion dates from the early years of the nineteenth century. http://www.torontoareamennonites.ca/

TORONTO AREA MENNONITES Mennonite Church Canada Home Congregations Ministries Guest Book ... MennoSites Congregations On Line Danforth Hagerman Rouge Valley Toronto Chinese ... Library Toronto's MCC Thrift Shop Global Closet Remembering CPTer George Webe r Read Glenn Witmer's MennoLetter from Jerusalem for May In 1897, a Mennonite mission was established on Spadina Avenue in Toronto, and shortly thereafter others were started within the city. There are now fifteen Mennonite congregations in and around Toronto, two of which are in the formation stages. The languages of worship and the character of the services reflect the multifaceted nature of this urban setting. Congregations worship in Chinese, Spanish, Korean, Laotian, and English. Also, there are seventeen Mennonite service ministries. These work among people in low income housing, with youth, with seniors, with refugees, and with immigrants, and are challenged by the many needs that arise in and around the city. The combined membership of these churches is approximately 1,250 active members.

80. Danforth Mennonite Church - Mennonites Mennonite Confession of Faith. Who Are The mennonites? mennonites believe thatthe life and teaching of Jesus guide our daily living. The Bible is central. http://www.torontoareamennonites.ca/danforth/welcome/mennonites.html

Home Books Covenant Guestbook ... Mennonite Confession of Faith Who Are The Mennonites? The Mennonite Church has been in existence for more than 450 years and now has over one million members. Although they speak dozens of languages, the thousands of different congregations count themselves as one family of faith one of many faith families in the Christian church. Basic Beliefs At the center of Mennonite teaching is the need to believe in Jesus Christ as the One who died and rose from the dead in order that people could live in union with God. Mennonites believe that the life and teaching of Jesus guide our daily living. The Bible is central The church tries to live in obedience to the Word of God the Bible. Mennonites believe that God's spirit, or "Holy Spirit", helps the community of believers understand that Word. New life in Christ Because we are human beings, we all sin: we commit wrongs, we don't do the things we should, and we're out of touch with God. Taking part in regular worship service enables Christians to respond to God with praise and thanks, and to live for Jesus through the week. Voluntary membership/commitment to Christ A church is strong when its members experience God's love and are wholeheartedly committed to its purposes. "Believer's baptism" is practiced to symbolize the decision of an adult to make a public commitment to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

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