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Mennonites
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Amish & the Plain People 
 Contains information about "the Amish, the Mennonites, the Brethren, and the other 'Plain People' of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country." Features an extensive FAQ, a list of Amish-related attractions, information on Amish quilts and other products, and more. From the Pennsylvania Dutch County Welcome Center. http://www.800padutch.com/amish.shtml Topics: Christianity Last updated Nov 28, 2007 Brethren Mennonite Council for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Interests
This organization provides "programming, support and advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals and their families and friends in the Mennonite and Brethren traditions." Site includes a discussion list, articles, events, and related links. http://www.bmclgbt.org/index.shtml Topics: Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Religion Last updated Jan 9, 2008 Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT)
"CPT provides organizational support to persons committed to faith-based nonviolent alternatives in situations where lethal conflict is an immediate reality or is supported by public policy." The site presents information about the international activities of this primarily Mennonite and Quaker group, including its January 2004 report on Iraqi detainees. Includes photographs and links to related sites. Searchable. http://www.cpt.org/ Topics: Christianity, Social Issues, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 5, 2005 MennoLink Information Source
Annotated directory of Mennonite resources with links to conferences, events, missions, camps, publishers, periodicals, schools and libraries, organizations, book sellers, commercial sites, and congregations in North America and the United Kingdom. http://info.mennolink.org/menno.html Topics: Christianity Last updated Feb 22, 2002 Mennonite Life
Collection of issues of this journal "published by Bethel College devoted to exploring and developing Mennonite experience." Some of the topics explored in the journal include Mennonites and the American health care system, the relationship between theology and therapy, Mennonite political involvement, and Mennonite peace-building efforts. Archives go back to 1998 (with a few other past issues). Also features an annual Mennonite bibliography. http://www.bethelks.edu/mennonitelife/ Topics: Christianity Last updated Mar 1, 2008 Mennonite Weekly Review
Online edition of this "inter-Mennonite newspaper published weekly since 1923." It provides news coverage and editorials from an Anabaptist/Mennonite viewpoint. Some of the topics covered include ecumenical gatherings, the Mennonite Church's work in other countries, and the 2006 Amish school shootings at the West Nickel Mines Amish School in Pennsylvania. Archives go back to 2001. Includes related links. http://www.mennoweekly.org/ Topics: Christianity Last updated Oct 9, 2006 National Committee for Amish Religious Freedom
The mission of this committee is "to defend and preserve the religious freedom of the Old Order Amish religion in the United States." Includes a FAQ and overview of Amish history and culture, a list of references, and articles and press releases concerning the 1972 U.S. Supreme Court case Wisconsin vs. Yoder, in which the court determined it was unconstitutional to force Amish children into public high schools. http://holycrosslivonia.org/amish/ Topics: Christianity Last updated Oct 20, 2005 |
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