I admire this man. What he has to say is so very important for everyone to hear. I wish this video could be broadcast in churches throughout North America!
Thankyou, I appreciated this very much. We use this occasionally for our school day. Id enjoy seeing a youth study guide to go along with some of these topics.
We’re glad to hear how your school has found this to be useful. We don’t currently have plans to make a youth study guide, but we’ll consider your idea as we think about Anabaptist Perspectives’ future.
Awesome interview, yes Christians should get involved in worthy causes such as the human trafficking problem "setting the captives free' is part of the gospel (Isiaiah 61; Luke 4)
Hi Kathy, The question of the protests in Canada to lift COVID-related mandates makes me think of 1 Peter 2:13-14. “Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.” It’s difficult for me to reconcile the New Testament’s call to respect and obey laws and the government with what I see happing in the truckers’ protest, so I really don’t think it’s wise for Christians to participate. Obviously, for Christians, there are times with disobedience is necessary. In Acts 5:29, Peter says, “We ought to obey God rather than men.” When obedience to the civil laws contradicts God’s laws, Christians must disobey one for the sake of following God. COVID policies are inconvenient and might demonstrate inappropriate government overreach (I’m not in a position to make a verdict on that question), but I don’t see them as causing believers to disobey God. So, I don’t think Christians should be joining in a protest that seeks to manipulate the government into accommodating our wishes. I welcome push-back and counterpoints on this issue.
Okay so what do we call it if not “non-violence?” “Peacemaking?” I’m not being sarcastic, just trying to shoot from the hip and see if I’m missing something.
Thanks for sharing. Wonderful perspective. Not all Amish do vote. I know some did. In spite of some saying I should I did not. Like I heard someone ask "why should I vote for a crook?" They're both crooked.
Hi Eleah. We cannot find a primary source for this letter. It’s quoted on pages 39 and 40 of Emmy Barth’s “No Lasting Home.” I think that you can freely access a .pdf of this book on Ploughing Publishing’s website. Barth cites this as her source: John D. Thiessen, Mennonite & Nazi? Attitudes Among Mennonite Colonists in Latin America, 1933-1945 (Kitchener, Ontario: Pandora Press, 1999), 73.
We cannot find a primary source for this letter. It’s quoted on pages 39 and 40 of Emmy Barth’s “No Lasting Home.” I think that you can freely access a .pdf of this book on Ploughing Publishing’s website. Barth cites this as her source: John D. Thiessen, Mennonite & Nazi? Attitudes Among Mennonite Colonists in Latin America, 1933-1945 (Kitchener, Ontario: Pandora Press, 1999), 73. Hopefully this points you in a helpful direction.
Numerous English translations, I believe, faithfully communicate the Bible’s message. I know some of us behind Anabaptist Perspectives use the English Standard Version. Others use the New King James Version. Both translations, though having slightly different aims and methodologies, closely resemble each other and are faithful to accurately translate the Bible message.
We agree with the basic principle of the two kingdoms and non-resistance. However, God looks at the heart. There is a world of difference between making a choice of leader vs. siding with them. It's like slavery, if given a choice to be free, you exercise it but it doesn't mean that you begin to be a slave of the world. The concept of non-resistance should not overflow to a strict concept of non-involvement as long as making the choice does not imply changing allegiance. It's like the freedom to pray for whatever you wish (John 15:7) but in the end completely submitting to God's answer with the same joy whatever the answer.
20:13 - ישו המלך Yeshu Hamalech (YESHoo ha-mah-LECH; gutteral sound 'ch'.) The 'dzh' sound of the modern English J is foreign to Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek and every other Latin-alphabet-based language except English. The Greek Ιησούς became the Latin Iesus. In languages like German, to this very day, the letter j is pronounced like a y. In Spanish it's an h. But after the Norman conquest of the British Isles in the 11th century, the French 'zh' became gradually hardened into the 'dzh' sound we now have in English, which makes our pronunciation of his name uniquely and jarringly inaccurate. And the Father's name isn't dzhe-HO-vah either, nor is it 'Yahweh', but YAHUWAH.
I am afraid Dean does not understand nationalism 💖 In much love, every kindred was made for the sake of diversity, to be different from others 💖 We do agree on the governments 💖 But not on the reality of different kindreds
Good stuff Reagan and Dean! I was like.....what, Dean is endorsing Trump? And was about to vomit. Then, trick play, the joke's on Trumpian Republican pseudo-Anabaptists! Powerful story.
Wow! What a great interview.
Thanks David. We were glad that Dean was able to speak with us for this interview.
Great video! If Christains were half as concerned about the kingdom of God as they are about their politics this world would be turned upside down!
May that day come!
if voting could change anything, then it would be allowed
I would say your very best video so far. I wish all Christians world-wide would watch it.
Thanks for the encouragement, Cynthia.
I am a bit late to this episode, but it is amazing. I am so grateful I heard this.
We're glad you found it.
This is a great interview. Now I just need to get my trumpian anabaptist freinds to read it
They are not anabaptists then, but just baptists
If someone is voting they are not a believer. If someone is pro Trump they are a demon
I admire this man. What he has to say is so very important for everyone to hear. I wish this video could be broadcast in churches throughout North America!
Cynthia, we share your sentiments about the importance of this message and are grateful that Dean shared it through this platform.
What a great episode. One of my favorites to date. Thanks
Thankyou, I appreciated this very much. We use this occasionally for our school day. Id enjoy seeing a youth study guide to go along with some of these topics.
We’re glad to hear how your school has found this to be useful. We don’t currently have plans to make a youth study guide, but we’ll consider your idea as we think about Anabaptist Perspectives’ future.
Awesome story about the Orthodox Bishop
So good! Very timely reminder for the culture!
Thanks, Matt. We also believed that Dean’s message is timely.
Excellent interview, love the idea of taking action...
Awesome interview, yes Christians should get involved in worthy causes such as the human trafficking problem "setting the captives free' is part of the gospel (Isiaiah 61; Luke 4)
in that case, yes
Outstanding!
Exactly!! Amen.
I'm wondering what would you believe about this whole protest in Canada and across the world to lift mandates etc? Should one take part in protest?
Hi Kathy,
The question of the protests in Canada to lift COVID-related mandates makes me think of 1 Peter 2:13-14.
“Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.”
It’s difficult for me to reconcile the New Testament’s call to respect and obey laws and the government with what I see happing in the truckers’ protest, so I really don’t think it’s wise for Christians to participate.
Obviously, for Christians, there are times with disobedience is necessary. In Acts 5:29, Peter says, “We ought to obey God rather than men.” When obedience to the civil laws contradicts God’s laws, Christians must disobey one for the sake of following God. COVID policies are inconvenient and might demonstrate inappropriate government overreach (I’m not in a position to make a verdict on that question), but I don’t see them as causing believers to disobey God. So, I don’t think Christians should be joining in a protest that seeks to manipulate the government into accommodating our wishes. I welcome push-back and counterpoints on this issue.
@@AnabaptistPerspectives 2 Corinthians 3:18?
Okay so what do we call it if not “non-violence?” “Peacemaking?” I’m not being sarcastic, just trying to shoot from the hip and see if I’m missing something.
Thanks for sharing. Wonderful perspective. Not all Amish do vote. I know some did. In spite of some saying I should I did not. Like I heard someone ask "why should I vote for a crook?" They're both crooked.
Good clarification, Eli. We’re happy that many Amish do not vote.
Is there a written copy of the letter available? Thank you!
We’ll try to contact Dean and locate a copy.
Hi Eleah. We cannot find a primary source for this letter. It’s quoted on pages 39 and 40 of Emmy Barth’s “No Lasting Home.” I think that you can freely access a .pdf of this book on Ploughing Publishing’s website. Barth cites this as her source:
John D. Thiessen, Mennonite & Nazi? Attitudes Among Mennonite Colonists in Latin America, 1933-1945 (Kitchener, Ontario: Pandora Press, 1999), 73.
Where do I find that letter to Adolf?
We cannot find a primary source for this letter. It’s quoted on pages 39 and 40 of Emmy Barth’s “No Lasting Home.” I think that you can freely access a .pdf of this book on Ploughing Publishing’s website.
Barth cites this as her source:
John D. Thiessen, Mennonite & Nazi? Attitudes Among Mennonite Colonists in Latin America, 1933-1945 (Kitchener, Ontario: Pandora Press, 1999), 73.
Hopefully this points you in a helpful direction.
@@AnabaptistPerspectives Thanks
Hello there, can you recommend a good english Bible translation? Thank you
Numerous English translations, I believe, faithfully communicate the Bible’s message. I know some of us behind Anabaptist Perspectives use the English Standard Version. Others use the New King James Version. Both translations, though having slightly different aims and methodologies, closely resemble each other and are faithful to accurately translate the Bible message.
We agree with the basic principle of the two kingdoms and non-resistance. However, God looks at the heart. There is a world of difference between making a choice of leader vs. siding with them. It's like slavery, if given a choice to be free, you exercise it but it doesn't mean that you begin to be a slave of the world. The concept of non-resistance should not overflow to a strict concept of non-involvement as long as making the choice does not imply changing allegiance. It's like the freedom to pray for whatever you wish (John 15:7) but in the end completely submitting to God's answer with the same joy whatever the answer.
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20:13 - ישו המלך Yeshu Hamalech
(YESHoo ha-mah-LECH; gutteral sound 'ch'.)
The 'dzh' sound of the modern English J is foreign to Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek and every other Latin-alphabet-based language except English. The Greek Ιησούς became the Latin Iesus. In languages like German, to this very day, the letter j is pronounced like a y. In Spanish it's an h. But after the Norman conquest of the British Isles in the 11th century, the French 'zh' became gradually hardened into the 'dzh' sound we now have in English, which makes our pronunciation of his name uniquely and jarringly inaccurate. And the Father's name isn't dzhe-HO-vah either, nor is it 'Yahweh', but YAHUWAH.
I am afraid Dean does not understand nationalism 💖 In much love, every kindred was made for the sake of diversity, to be different from others 💖 We do agree on the governments 💖 But not on the reality of different kindreds
Good stuff Reagan and Dean! I was like.....what, Dean is endorsing Trump? And was about to vomit. Then, trick play, the joke's on Trumpian Republican pseudo-Anabaptists! Powerful story.
Thanks Titus. We’re glad you continued to listen beyond the letter.
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The mennonite conference I grew up in voted since the late 1800s when it was formed. It is not a new thing for mennonites to vote
Interesting! Which Mennonite conference did you grow up in?
@@AnabaptistPerspectives weaverland mennonite conference
@@nevinauker6429 but voting is still cowardly
@@omegaisnownewagain I didn't say whether I'm for or against it did I?
@@nevinauker6429 I didn't say you said it :)
Do we get involved?
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