Articles : Church to Church by Gingerich Stoner
Nov. 14, 2011 issue
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Who speaks for justice?
In the U.S., income inequality has grown dramatically since the 1970s. A recent study found the top one-tenth of 1 percent had more combined pre-tax income in 2004 than the poorest 120 million people.
The wealthiest 20 percent own a whopping 85 percent of all privately held wealth.
Sept. 12, 2011 issue
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Just war concept obsolete
In a remarkable shift, a key World Council of Churches statement describes the concept of a just war as obsolete. It calls for a fundamental shift in ethical practice to what it calls “just peace.”
June 13, 2011 issue
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Good adjective, bad noun
“Mennonite is a beautiful adjective but an idolatrous noun.” Michael Kinnamon, general secretary of the National Council of Churches, challenged a small group of us with these words during a visit in Elkhart, Ind., nearly two years ago.
April 4, 2011 issue
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Reattaching the body parts
“Lazy pluralism.” That’s the term Mennonite theologian John Howard Yoder used to describe the way many Christians, including Mennonites, relate to Christians of other traditions and denominations.
Jan. 17, 2011 issue
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Linked to Holy Ghost power
“What would happen if you linked Mennonite peacemaking with the Holy Ghost power of Pentecostalism?”
Nov. 22, 2010 issue
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Freed from a binding past
Lutherans recently appealed for forgiveness of past persecution of Anabaptist-Mennonites. This opens new possibilities for healing and renewal among Mennonite Christians. God’s Spirit is doing a new thing, which can unbind and enliven the church, if we are open.
Sept. 13, 2010 issue
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Our peace witness treasured
When I learned that Mennonite World Conference and the Vatican were working on a joint statement on peace, I wrote Larry Miller, MWC general secretary, and asked: What, pray tell, will you say together?
June 21, 2010 issue
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Time to stop drifting apart
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Mennonite Brethren and the 100th anniversary of the Conservative Mennonite Conference. This is a time to celebrate God’s faithfulness in and through these fellowships.
March 29, 2010 issue
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New peace churches emerge
Two denominations, the Apostolic Catholic Church and the Community of Christ, are embracing Jesus’ nonviolent way and a peace church identity. These groups have very different stories and few connections with Mennonites.
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