Let them stay
Categories: ViewpointsFor 500 years the Mennonite narrative has been dominated by stories of forced migration, escapes from persecution and the search for a place of refuge—often desperate quests for freedom to…
Surviving eco shock
Categories: ViewpointsI long to find pristine wilderness and be thrilled by its sheer existence. I want the wonder of the wild to flow back into my domestic life and animate me…
The mission-shaped home
Categories: ViewpointsDuring a worship gathering my four-year-old daughter was smitten by the arrival of snacks. The samples of juice and bread coming our way grabbed her attention and probably reminded her…
For discussion
Categories: Feature Articles1. How concerned would you be if you had Muslim neighbours? How fearful are most North Americans of Muslims? Is this fear justified? What would you say to those who…
The new name for ‘love of neighbour’
Categories: Feature ArticlesOn Spirituality chronicles the third Shi’i Muslim-Mennonite Christian dialogue that took place during the spring of 2007 at Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo, Ont. In the lead essay by Hajj…
A primer on Muslim groups and beliefs
Categories: Feature ArticlesIslam is one of the two largest religions in the world, with the other being Christianity. Figures differ, but it is clear that Islam is an alive and growing religion.
Interfaith bridgebuilding
Categories: Feature ArticlesBurton Buller came to Ontario’s Waterloo Region this spring to explore the many Mennonite-Muslim activities taking place in the community for a new documentary exploring peace traditions in both the…
Step up to the peace plate
Categories: EditorialTragic, isn’t it, that one fringe religious leader with a very small following can get international attention, damaging beyond calculation the good work in Christian-Muslim relations when all of the…
MCC sending $700,000 to Pakistan
Categories: Web FirstFollowing weeks of disruptions, loss and trauma, people in flood-stricken areas of Pakistan are facing enormous challenges as they struggle to rebuild their lives. “How does a family regain its…
India asking for Christian support after riot
Categories: Web FirstChurches in India are asking for support after Christian institutions became the target of violent protests linked to the reported desecration of a copy of the Quran in the United…
Positively Separate – Life
Life is a good thing. I don’t think there’s anyone who would argue that. In the beginning, God created life. In fact, given that there are plenty of potential times…
Eating Together for Peace
For anyone following U.S. media, it would seem that there is a divide between Christians and Muslims that has lead to violence in the past and will inevitably lead to…
Bolivian Mennonites launch addiction/abuse centre
Categories: Web FirstAs the criminal investigation continues into allegations of gang rape in some Mennonite colonies in Bolivia, many local congregations see a need to reach out to people dealing with addictions,…
Pan flutes from Palestine blow peace tunes
Categories: Web FirstA Hiroshima-based group is holding peace concerts featuring music with pan flutes made from Palestinian olive trees cut down by Israel to build a separation wall that juts into Palestinian…
U.S. churches asked to reach out to Muslims
Categories: Web FirstIn response to the attacks of September 11, 2001, many members of Mennonite and Brethren in Christ congregations reached out to Muslims in their communities to support and encourage them.…
Goshen Bible prof Shenk dead at 91
Categories: Web FirstGoshen College Professor Emeritus of Bible Stanley C. Shenk passed away on Thursday, Sept. 2 at the Greencroft Healthcare Center in Goshen. Shenk, 91, taught Bible at the college from…
War Resisters now ‘criminally inadmissable’ in Canada
Categories: Web FirstOTTAWA–Over the summer months, there have been several new developments for war resisters seeking permanent residency in Canada. In June, the Federal Court of Appeal ruled in favour of Jeremy…
Toews’ message earns rebuke
Categories: Web FirstOne of Canada’s leading church groups calls it “puzzling,” “unfortunate” and “disheartening,” that the pubic safety minister is stirring up fears the recent Tamil arrivals to Canadamay be linked to…
Reimer dies two days after concert
Categories: Web FirstA. James (Jim) Reimer died on August 28 just two days after the final concert of his beloved blue grass gospel quartet, Five on the Floor. The concert epitomized Reimer’s…
Positively Separate
Romans 8:38–39 provides a list of all kinds of things. You’re probably familiar with it. It goes something along these lines, “Neither A nor B, neither C nor D, neither…
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