At theology school, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to other scholars nit-picking the lifestyles of various Christian denominations groups. We were all especially annoyed with the idea that Mennonites did not have to pay taxes. Before graduating, I decided to spend eight weeks studying federal tax laws concerning denominations like the Mennonites. Luckily, I was friends … Read more
In the past fifteen years as a Christian religious scholar, I have developed a deep passion for different religions and their way of life. During my last year in a theology school, I traveled around the world, living among other religious communities and learning their traditions and beliefs. Among the religions I visited was the … Read more
As a theologian, I have always been interested in understanding how different Christian communities’ beliefs work. The Mennonites have been part of the communities I have always had an interest in, especially their beliefs about pacifism. After my theology course, I relocated to the Democratic Republic of Congo, a place with one of the largest … Read more
As a theologian, I always seek to understand the different faiths and denominations across the world. I recently came across an article about the Mennonites and decided to delve deeper into their faith and religious practices. I conducted a tour of Mennonite schools and churches in western Ontario, and I had the pleasure of meeting … Read more
I have an immense love for different denominations worldwide and have invested my time and thorough research in many of them. During my theology school years, I went the extra mile by visiting other denominations and living amongst them to learn. Among the denominations I was lucky enough to live among were the Mennonites and … Read more
At theology school, I wanted to understand different Christian doctrines and the way of life led by different religious groups. I was particularly drawn to the Mennonites and not just what they believe in but what they eat. While researching Mennonite foods, I visited several Mennonite communities, spending weeks in different parts of the country … Read more
Being a devout Christian, I developed an interest in various Christian denominations. While exploring the topic of early Christianity in my lecture, my theology students were curious about how the Mennonites spent their Sundays. Having spent a summer living among the Mennonites while conducting a missionary volunteer project, I observed and recorded their way of … Read more
As a theologian, I am keen on every aspect of the lifestyle associated with Christians across the globe. I have developed an interest in the various cultural consistencies among Christian communities. Among the most intriguing I found recently is the dominant pattern of green roofs and touches of green around the residential structures of the … Read more
As a theologian and farmer, I take an interest in the agricultural practices of different religious groups. I was especially intrigued by the Mennonites after discovering that they have uniquely made tractors that don’t use rubber tires. Since I was already in the US, I decided to go to Pennsylvania and visit their farmlands to … Read more
As part of my theology study, I had to do homestay research on various churches and denominations. One of the most intriguing ones was my time with a Mennonite community during the Thanksgiving period. It was an eye-opening experience that taught me much about the church’s holiday traditions. Since I now teach theology, I love … Read more