Readers write: April 27, 2015 issue
Wouldn’t it be nice if the Bible’s answers were ‘cut and dried’? While I haven’t got any answers, I have been reading with interest the articles and letters about sexuality issues in Canadian Mennonite. All seem to be written with a biblical base by Spirit-led Christians but with widely differing and sometimes polar oppo-site points…
Readers write: April 13, 2015 issue
Bible contains the word of God but isn’t the Word of God Re: “Bible written without an understanding of genetics” letter, March 2, page 14. Finally, we have someone pointing out that genetics plays an important part in establishing who we are sexually, and that we do inherit some deviations. I thank Frank Hiemstra for…
Readers write: March 30, 2015 Issue
‘Well-worn clichés’ can hide the truth Re: “A father’s struggle with his gay son,” March 2, page 29. The well-worn cliché of “God loves the sinner but hates the sin,” just like the well-worn cliché of “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved,” is the essence of the gospel. Because God…
Readers write: March 16, 2015 issue
Which spirit drives the gay marriage discussion? Re: “A biblical and better way,” and “It felt like a big deal . . . it was so powerful,” Jan. 19, pages 4 and 13, respectively. I read Canadian Mennonite from front to back and am often greatly encouraged and blessed by articles that clearly present the…
Readers write: March 17, 2014 Issue
MCC should consider new partner in Gaza Re: “Flooding worsens Gazans’ plight,” Jan. 20, page 19. I am pleased to hear that Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is actively involved in relieving the Gazan people from the devastation caused by flooding in December. This action is an answer to the call of God to help those…
Readers write: Jan. 20, 2014 issue
Nelson Mandela: We all love a hero Politicians and celebrities need saints to lean on. And so it was this time around, that after Nelson Mandela died all the most important politicians and celebrities of the world lined up for interviews to say they had met him, had had coffee with him or had been…
Readers write: September 30, 2013 issue
Widespread, ongoing abuses not best left alone
Readers write
‘As Amos as possible’ Re: “I’m a human being,” Sept. 5, page 12. Troy Watson’s column reminded me of a story in Jewish lore. It went something like this: Amos Bultman came before Jehovah, who questioned him about how he had lived his earthly existence. He replied, “O Jehovah, all my life I tried devoutly…
Readers write: Oct. 17, 2011
Impact of Menno H. Epp will last Re: “Longtime Bible school teacher/pastor dies,” Sept. 19, page 30. The tribute to Menno H. Epp immediately prompted my own. It may be that Epp carried distinct genetic traits, which shaped his character and inspired his passion for the Christian way. To me, he was his own person,…
Readers write: September 15, 2014
‘A true welding together of business and faith’ Re: “Faith, business welded together at Haul-All,” July 11, page 21. The author of this heart-warming story missed a key element that led to the current success of this Lethbridge, Alta., company. When Neufeldt Industries went into receivership in the 1980s, I am told it was a…
