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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover
The Mennonites and Amish consider themselves born again Christians through their acceptance of Jesus Christ as their Savior. Their relationship to God is as other Christians would relate.
On the question of assurance of salvation however, they may vary from other Christians. While beliving it is possible... they may not say so, and rather express a "hope" for such. In some circles of Mennonite and Amish faith it is seen as arrogant to ploclaim one is "saved".
I was Old Order Mennonite.
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Thanks for your response. That's actually a little different answer than I was expecting, but I had no previous knowledge. I just assumed they would place importance on their traditions in their doctrine of salvation.