Items Tagged with "Jacob Amman"

Excommunication and Shunning Members of the Church (Part 1 of 3)

Warning! Before you read the following article, I would like to say a few things:1. A few will read the this article and become upset, possibly even angry.2. Others will read this with an open mind, consider what is being said and possibly even be blessed by it.Having said that, can I urge you to co Read More...

Offensive Love

A Christian should not try to offend others needlessly. However, if we follow Jesus, we will offend others-just as the loving and perfect and holy Jesus often offended others by His life. Following is an article written by Marvin Hershberger who would like to share his thoughts and beliefs. You may Read More...

Who Are the Amish?

  Brief Background and History of Amish People   The year was 1690, and two men, who were leaders in the Mennonite Church, began to struggle over some religious practices that were taking place in the church. Their names were Hans Reist and Jacob Amman. In 1693, Amman, in a Read More...