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E-mail the questions to us and our staff will do their very best to pray to God for the best answers to your questions. We know that God will answer us. We also know that He may have an answer that we do not expect. We will give you whatever we get and we hope that you will ask God for understanding.
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| Question: | How does the Brethren Church feel about war, especially after September 11, 2001? |
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the conflict involves warring nations, racial discord, theological
disputes, personal disagreement, or mere misunderstanding, Brethren listen
conscientiously, seek guidance in the scriptures, and work toward
reconciliation. We practice peaceful living.
Our longstanding commitment to peace and justice includes a deep regard for human life and dignity. Brethren reach worldwide to help repair the ravages of poverty, ignorance, exploitation, and catastrophic events. Along with our faith, we bring food, books, classes, tools, and medicine. Living peacefully, to the Brethren, means treating each person with the attentive, compassionate respect that all human beings deserve. |
| Question: | How do the Brethren live their lives? |
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ago, all Brethren were immediately recognizable because of their plain
dress and reserved ways. Today's Brethren live very much in the world,
work in a broad range of occupations, and make use of the latest
technology.
Continually, though, we try to simplify our lives. Practicing a modest nonconformity, we think carefully about our daily choices. The ideal of simplicity guides our decisions: How will we conduct our business, raise our children, spend our leisure time, tend our natural resources? How will we use our money, and why? How can we live comfortably, but without excess or ostentation? For the Brethren, such considerations are not a requirement, but a privilege. As we seek to live intentionally, responsibly, and simply, we find a deep sense of purpose. And we find joy. |
| Question: | Does everyone in the Brethren Church deal with things on their own or can there be a team approach? |
| Answer: | Whether
worshiping, serving, learning, or celebrating, Brethren act in community.
Together, we study the Bible to discern God's will; we make decisions as a
group, and each person's voice matters.
During our traditional love feast, we gather at the table of the Lord, and each summer at Annual Conference we convene as a denominational family. Because Jesus urged unity, Brethren work alongside other denominations, at home and abroad, in worldwide mission and outreach. Our congregations welcome all who wish to share with us in another way of living: the way of Christian discipleship, life in community, fulfillment in service. |
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