Admire the Mennonites

[Waterman]

I recently befriended some Mennonites, and I can tell you that I really admire them and their way of life. I was raised on a farm(still live there), but I can say that most of us have let "worldly" things influence us in a negative way. Personally, I can say that I never have been able to "live up" to Biblical teachings like these Mennonites can. I'm sure they have their issues, but they do not allow "ungodly" things in their lives, such as TV and different forms of music and media. When I look at the way I have lived, and the places I've been, and situations I've found myself in, I realized that I've been doing something wrong!!!

[chip]

Hi Waterman,
I have a great deal of respect for Mennonites as well. I used to sort of look down upon them, but when I consider how badly I screwed up my life, I realize it's not my place to judge others.

For me it goes with almost any religious group. Who am I do look down on their way of life? If they've avoided some of the problems I've had, then they must be doing something right (ie. abstaining from alcohol & daily prayer). In sobriety, I have more in common with "religious folks" than I do with my old "party animal" friends.
chip

[dgillz]

I used to live in an Amish/Mennonite community in Indiana and trust me, they have alcohol problems too.

[ClaretandBlue]

Not trying to start an argument here, but I'm a bit confused why this was posted in the Alcoholism forum? Perhaps it would be better in 'Christians in Recovery' or 'Spirituality'?

[Waterman]

Originally Posted by chip

Hi Waterman,
I have a great deal of respect for Mennonites as well. I used to sort of look down upon them, but when I consider how badly I screwed up my life, I realize it's not my place to judge others.

For me it goes with almost any religious group. Who am I do look down on their way of life? If they've avoided some of the problems I've had, then they must be doing something right (ie. abstaining from alcohol & daily prayer). In sobriety, I have more in common with "religious folks" than I do with my old "party animal" friends.
chip

I know exactly what you mean.

[Waterman]

Originally Posted by ClaretandBlue

Not trying to start an argument here, but I'm a bit confused why this was posted in the Alcoholism forum? Perhaps it would be better in 'Christians in Recovery' or 'Spirituality'?

Who cares where it's posted? We're on here because we have problems, and I guess one of my problems is not being able to categorize things properly.....Sorry if it offended you.......