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Established in Ontario, Canada, in December, 2016, '''Reformed Old Order Mennonites''' are a 21st century 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]]. | Established in Ontario, Canada, in December, 2016, '''Reformed Old Order Mennonites''' are a 21st century 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 may 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 | + | As the word "Reformed" suggests, the group is a new expression of an old tradition. For example, environmentally concerned Reformed Old Order Mennonites may 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, but not for personal entertainment. Further, their desire for simplicity is expressed by not allowing WIFI or television in the home, along with discouraging personal cellphone use. Mennonite plain clothes are optional, although 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 limited 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. Also, Reformed Old Order Mennonites, unlike other Old Order groups, embrace the gifts of the Spirit, and thus are members of the [[Apostolic Anabaptist Network]]. | + | Because they are primarily urban, Reformed Old Order Mennonites, unlike their rural progenitors, favour higher education and limited 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. Also, Reformed Old Order Mennonites, unlike other Old Order groups, embrace the gifts of the Spirit, and thus are members of the [[Apostolic Anabaptist Network]]. |
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Established in Ontario, Canada, in December, 2016, Reformed Old Order Mennonites are a 21st century 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 may 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, but not for personal entertainment. Further, their desire for simplicity is expressed by not allowing WIFI or television in the home, along with discouraging personal cellphone use. Mennonite plain clothes are optional, although 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 limited 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. Also, Reformed Old Order Mennonites, unlike other Old Order groups, embrace the gifts of the Spirit, and thus are members of the Apostolic Anabaptist Network.
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