The Mennonite Church USA convention’s decision to table the Israel divestment resolution is both surprising and disappointing. I have long realized some Mennonites are caught
I attended the Mennonite Church USA convention as a “Pink Menno Grandmother,” wearing my self-made badge. I felt welcomed by so many people, including LGBT folks,
In much contemporary discussion, scriptural authority no longer seems important. Instead, God’s love and Christian forbearance are listed higher. Our gracious God is “slow to
As Christians debate homosexuality, it has been suggested that tradition has authority. But how would traditionalists size up Christ’s, Paul’s and Peter’s decision to accept
In all the discussion of forbearance, as used in the Chicago/Reba resolution being presented to the Mennonite Church USA convention, I’ve not yet seen an
Many articles and letters attempt to justify or denounce homosexuality using feelings and experiences as primary criteria. Some recognize the obvious benefits of the Genesis
