Kudos for ‘apologetic’ column
Re: “‘I’m sorry’: Apologies and abuse” column by Carol Penner, Nov. 5, page 11.
Thanks for some very good thoughts about how apologies can make things worse for victims of abuse.
CM photo collection at Mennonite Archives of Ontario website
Re: “A united witness,” Oct. 8, page 4.
Story on Manitoba prison ministry lauded
Re: “Paying attention to the invisible,” Sept. 10, page 17.
Many thanks for the fine article about our prison ministry program.
Differing responses to Steve Heinrichs’s ‘green gospel’ column
Re: “Peter’s Letter to Canadian Christians,” Sept. 24, page 7.
A call for more conscientious coverage of abuse disclosures
Re: “Decades-old sexual abuse comes to light,” Sept. 10, page 13.
Supporters of Ruth-Ann Klassen Shantz speak out on her behalf
Re: “Decades-old sexual abuse comes to light,” Sept. 10, page 13.
Photo: George Neufeld Collection / Mennonite Heritage Archives
George Neufeld worked in England, France and Germany after the Second World War, from 1946 to 1948. He wrote in his diary on Monday, Jan 7, 1946: “Received letter from Helene dated Dec. 6. I wonder what all has happened since then.” Sunday, Jan; 13: “Wrote a 20-page letter to Helene. Am lonesome for her.” Monday, Jan.
It’s important for a pastor to be married, not just living with a partner
Re: “Introducing Dave Rogalsky, Eastern Canada correspondent,” June 18, page 2.
Calling suicide selfish is uncharitable
Re: “Suicide may not be painless, but it is selfish,” July 2, 2018, page 7.
Unity starts with the fruit of the Spirit
It’s not easy being single in the church
There were never many girls my age at the Mennonite church in Scarborough, Ont., prior to my adolescent years, nor did my becoming a teenager make much difference.
There were many personable Upper Canada College girls at the high school I attended. But Mom said, “No!” They were not “Deetch.”
‘Just one more example of a privileged western interpretation’
Re: “A peace that ignores Jesus’ atoning work” review of A Palestinian Theology of Liberation, April 9, page 24.
Resurrection feature re-opens old wounds
Re: “Is belief in Jesus’ resurrection necessary?” feature, March 12, page 4.
Spiritual directors thanked for their Lenten prayer guide
Re: “Lenten prayer sheet reflects Lululemon spirituality” letter, March 12, page 7.
Feature writer breaks faith with Paul’s word to the Corinthians
It’s important to listen well
Re: “The skill and soul of listening,” and “What kind of Mennonite?” (Feb. 12, pages 16 and 2, respectively).
Lenten prayer sheet reflects Lululemon spirituality
Anabaptist Essentials ‘a quintessential travesty’
The following letter was abridged from one originally sent to Herald Press, the publisher of Palmer Becker’s Anabaptist Essentials.
When community discernment leads to a golden calf
Re: “Recognizing potential in an uncertain future,” Dec. 11, 2017.
‘Come to the table . . . and meet Jesus’
Re: “A memorable remembrance,” Nov. 20, 2017, page 12.
I want to affirm Troy Watson’s assertion that our communion services should “result in our hearts being set ablaze within us.”
More responses to Maple View’s paid supplement on sexuality
Re: “Honour God with Your Bodies” insert, Sept. 25, 2017.
More responses to Maple View’s paid supplement on sexuality
Re: "Honour God with Your Bodies” insert, Sept. 25.
