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As the word "Reformed" suggests, the group is a new expression of an old tradition. For example, environmentally concerned Reformed Old Order Mennonites drive hybrid cars, but they prefer using bicycles, and public transportation like buses or trains. Similarly, emphasis is placed on sustainable living, and naturally and locally grown foods, preferably organic. Technologically, their mainly urban lifestyle allows the use of computers in business and evangelism<ref>https://plus.google.com/communities/103940830561857121086</ref> but not for personal entertainment. Further, their desire for simplicity is expressed by not allowing WIFI or television in the home, along with disallowing personal cellphone use. Modest dress is required, in addition to a general avoidance of materialism and wordly entertainments like video gaming and professional sports. Lifestyle emphasis is upon keeping biblical standards in personal and business decisions. | As the word "Reformed" suggests, the group is a new expression of an old tradition. For example, environmentally concerned Reformed Old Order Mennonites drive hybrid cars, but they prefer using bicycles, and public transportation like buses or trains. Similarly, emphasis is placed on sustainable living, and naturally and locally grown foods, preferably organic. Technologically, their mainly urban lifestyle allows the use of computers in business and evangelism<ref>https://plus.google.com/communities/103940830561857121086</ref> but not for personal entertainment. Further, their desire for simplicity is expressed by not allowing WIFI or television in the home, along with disallowing personal cellphone use. Modest dress is required, in addition to a general avoidance of materialism and wordly entertainments like video gaming and professional sports. Lifestyle emphasis is upon keeping biblical standards in personal and business decisions. | ||
| − | Because they are primarily urban, Reformed Old Order Mennonites, unlike their rural progenitors, favour higher education and engagement with the secular culture around them, in order to provide a current expression of the gospel in the context of | + | Because they are primarily urban, Reformed Old Order Mennonites, unlike their rural progenitors, favour higher education and engagement with the secular culture around them, in order to provide a current expression of the gospel in the context of historic Anabaptist theology and practice. As such, Reformed Old Order Mennonites are also members of the [[Apostolic Anabaptist Network]]. |
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:[[Progressive Old Order Mennonite Groups]] | :[[Progressive Old Order Mennonite Groups]] | ||
:[[Old Order Mennonite Groups in Ontario]] | :[[Old Order Mennonite Groups in Ontario]] | ||
| + | :[[Apostolic Anabaptist Network]] | ||
Revision as of 21:17, 6 February 2017
Established in December, 2016, Reformed Old Order Mennonites are the newest expression of the Old Order Anabaptist tradition. Like all other Old Order groups, Reformed Old Order Mennonites adhere to the Dordrecht Confession of Faith (Mennonite, 1632), use the King James Version of the Bible, and revere the Martyrs Mirror.
As the word "Reformed" suggests, the group is a new expression of an old tradition. For example, environmentally concerned Reformed Old Order Mennonites drive hybrid cars, but they prefer using bicycles, and public transportation like buses or trains. Similarly, emphasis is placed on sustainable living, and naturally and locally grown foods, preferably organic. Technologically, their mainly urban lifestyle allows the use of computers in business and evangelism[1] but not for personal entertainment. Further, their desire for simplicity is expressed by not allowing WIFI or television in the home, along with disallowing personal cellphone use. Modest dress is required, in addition to a general avoidance of materialism and wordly entertainments like video gaming and professional sports. Lifestyle emphasis is upon keeping biblical standards in personal and business decisions.
Because they are primarily urban, Reformed Old Order Mennonites, unlike their rural progenitors, favour higher education and engagement with the secular culture around them, in order to provide a current expression of the gospel in the context of historic Anabaptist theology and practice. As such, Reformed Old Order Mennonites are also members of the Apostolic Anabaptist Network.
See Also
- Progressive Old Order Mennonite Groups
- Old Order Mennonite Groups in Ontario
- Apostolic Anabaptist Network
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