First Day Flight
I have always loved the quote, "The unexamined life is not worth living" by Socrates. Especially since he was recorded as saying it in front of a court of Athenian judges while on trial for heresy. That's pressure. I know in my own experience each new adventure, change, and daily activity, seems more rich in the light of contemplation. So, when confronted with the idea of blogging my experience interning with the BIC (Brethren in Christ, or as mispelled on a received letter today, Brother and Chris) Foundation over the summer, I was delighted.
As a recent graduate of Messiah College I have been asked more times than I can count, "What are your plans now?" Always qualified with, "Sorry you have been asked that a million times." You can imagine I was grateful to have the BIC internship in place and could readily offer a reply to friends and family. However, some of the responses to the Brethren in Christ denomination were quite humorous. Here are my top two:
- "So I know the Brethren in Christ tradition is similar to the Mennonite tradition. Do they still wear head coverings?"
- "How similar to Amish tradition are the Brethren in Christ?"
While these questions may seem silly at first the distinction between Mennonite and Brethren in Christ theology is often confusing. And, while I do have some familiarity and background in Brethren in Christ beliefs, I was not satisfied with the comprehension in my replies. In light of that, I have begun doing some research on the BIC website and hope to keep updating on my interaction with this learning process.
Outside of that I met each of the five individuals who make up the BIC Foundation, learned about the interactive database, and began acclamating to the new environment. I am already feeling at home in such a warm atomsphere.
As a recent graduate of Messiah College I have been asked more times than I can count, "What are your plans now?" Always qualified with, "Sorry you have been asked that a million times." You can imagine I was grateful to have the BIC internship in place and could readily offer a reply to friends and family. However, some of the responses to the Brethren in Christ denomination were quite humorous. Here are my top two:
- "So I know the Brethren in Christ tradition is similar to the Mennonite tradition. Do they still wear head coverings?"
- "How similar to Amish tradition are the Brethren in Christ?"
While these questions may seem silly at first the distinction between Mennonite and Brethren in Christ theology is often confusing. And, while I do have some familiarity and background in Brethren in Christ beliefs, I was not satisfied with the comprehension in my replies. In light of that, I have begun doing some research on the BIC website and hope to keep updating on my interaction with this learning process.
Outside of that I met each of the five individuals who make up the BIC Foundation, learned about the interactive database, and began acclamating to the new environment. I am already feeling at home in such a warm atomsphere.
posted by hannah at
7:52 AM
1 Comments:
A great first entry! I look forward to reading along as you grow more and more familiar with the BIC Church.
The interesting thing about the Brethren in Christ (as you'll find out) is that yes, some of us do still wear head coverings, while others of us dress just like anyone else you might find on the street. Some of us are pacifists, actively laboring for political and social peace, while others of us believe that we should be people of peace, but that nations' first priority is to defend themselves.
The list goes on, but you get the picture: we are a diverse people! I hope you enjoy getting to know us . . . and I know that we will benefit greatly from your careful observations.
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