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Why do most Christians reject pacifism?

There are at least two major sets of reasons why most Christians reject pacifism: biblical arguments and general objections. And there are answers to all

Ronald J. Sider

October 30, 2019

Welcome the stranger

Anabaptist history is defined by migrations, typically to escape persecution or pursue opportunity. What can get overlooked, on the flip side, is the welcome that

Tim Huber

October 28, 2019

MB voice on peace

In a letter to constituents in response to “Consultation Offers Peace-Church Voice on Military Service” (Oct. 14), Don Morris, national director of the U.S. Conference

Letters

October 28, 2019

Create peace

In Matthew’s story of Jesus’ arrest, the most relevant part for “creating peace” is obviously when one of the disciples pulls out his sword and

Joanna Harader

October 22, 2019

The lion, the lamb, and the candidate

Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro visited Edith Espinal at our church Tuesday morning. He met with her privately for about 20 minutes, listening to her

Joel Miller

October 17, 2019

Groups enlist unity

Opposition to military service continues to unify Anabaptists. An unprecedented number of Anabaptist groups found common ground this summer to sign a letter outlining concerns

Tim Huber

October 14, 2019

King: Day of endless kindness

Amid the tsunamis of cruelty drowning the planet, the day of endless kindness began as Joan and I watched Maine waves roll in for the

Michael A. King

September 30, 2019

Powell: The battle is not won

The white-supremacy attacks in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas, have communities on edge. We wonder where the next attacks will happen. Is our community

John Powell

September 16, 2019

Hong Kong Mennonites seek the peace of the city

As protests bring millions of citizens into Hong Kong’s streets, the city’s tiny Mennonite population is praying peaceful tactics will prevail.

Tim Huber | Mennonite World Review

September 9, 2019

Peace gathering builds partnerships

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jason Boone, Mennonite Mission Network minister for peace and justice, believes 21st-century peacemaking is not about leaders setting the agenda. Rather,

Laurie Oswald Robinson | Mennonite Mission Network

July 29, 2019