Living by the book
For over 100 years, the Old German Baptists have taken a stand against religious innovation.
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8 June 2008 at 1:18 p.m.
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SouthSide (Anonymous) says…
Okay, I understand. Now explain the pretentious costumes.
26 June 2008 at 9:12 a.m.
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beawolf (Anonymous) says…
It's no more a costume than the jeans and t-shirts most of “us” wear and definitely similar to the business suits seen on white collar workers.
30 June 2008 at 9:44 p.m.
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SouthSide (Anonymous) says…
No, no, I don't buy it. This is pretentious. What is the point? I hope its not “We are more holy than thou, look at us” … “we separate from the unholy, look at us” … though I think it is.
10 July 2008 at 8:54 a.m.
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madmike (Anonymous) says…
I agree with Bea. This is their cultural outfit, much like the Mennonites or the Quakers. While I admire their peaceful existence, I could never last there.
15 August 2008 at 11:35 a.m.
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StillLearning (Anonymous) says…
I have grown up in a German Baptist home, although I have not yet joined the church. As for the dress, I would say it is far from a “holier than thou” look. These people are truly trying to strive for a literal interpretation of the Bible. Modesty, simplicity, and nonconformity to the world are of utmost importance. If you are willing to make a true change in your life, then you certainly could last there.
15 August 2008 at 12:02 p.m.
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…
What? More fur-bearing Christians?