2 definitions by Fightergurl18
by Fightergurl18 July 8, 2022
Conservative Christian group.Believes separation from 'the world'(everyday society)Many types Ex.Conservative.Old Order.Liberal.Family orriented.More than 4 children.Known for homesyle cooking/baking. Base of "Mennonite" faith,God sent his son to die n save EVERYONE.Regardless who/what they are.Believe women should cover head in respect of God/Man's authority.(1st Corinthians 11:5) Believe women not cut hair.(1st Corinthians 11:6,15) (Following statements NOT to down people who do/have done/doing these things.If offensive I'm EXTREMELY sorry.Defining beliefs only)Believe separation from"the world"because of sin they see. Ex.sex before marrage,divorce,re-marriage,porn,scantily clad women,music emphasis on Satanic ,sex,hate,killing etc,cheating on spouses,homosexuality,transgenders,profanity.etc.Believe ALL 10 Commandments,base of previously stated. Discorage war,killing,abortion.Believe"Non-resistance".Peaceful,not easily angered/violent.Believe dressing 'modestly'. Women-Mid calf/knee/ankle lenth dresses,in liberal branches skirts,shirts, jeans.Men-wear jeans, button up long/short sleeve shirts or T-shirts.Not everyone is perfect.Not Every Mennonite is a example of "Mennonite Beliefs".Some give Mennonites bad reps.Don't fit previous descriptons.Some are called "Mennonite" but thier church dropped belief statements and retained name. As before this is for definition,not who is right vs who is wrong. (I grew up Mennonite.They're not perfect.Who is?)
The majority of Mennonites are found in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and Virginia. The Amish split from the Mennonites in the 1600s. Mennonite and Amish are often confused as being the same.
by Fightergurl18 March 14, 2015