AMERICAN MENNONITE HISTORY – 1900 TO THE PRESENT

A member could violate the doctrine of nonconformity by “holding life insurance, membership in labor unions, immodest and worldly attire (including hats for sisters), wearing of jewelry (including wedding rings), and attendance at movies and theaters.” The real clincher was a plan requiring that any district conference unable or unwilling to enforce the resolution’s conditions should be ... ................
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