Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman prays unto God uncovered? The question of whether women should wear a head covering is another question. I will be glad to respond, but am not sure how to condense all that in an e-mail. Yes, I often hear people say something along the lines of, "The plain reading of this verse is X, but that can't be what it really means because most people today believe Y." However, in more liberal groups, these coverings are smaller and often lacier. Not Tyrants and Slaves By Gods grace, a leading, providing husband and a submissive, supportive wife become building blocks for a stable, happy family. I grew up Old Order Mennonite in Waterloo County Ontario Canada (an outgrowth of Weaverland Mennonite in PA and my parents and all the way back to the 1500s were all Mennonite farmers) and even though i did not ever become baptized/become a member in the old order Church I wholeheartedly embrace the Holy Bible. Thousands of Mennonite women living today still wear coverings on their heads. You may ask, "Why does she have to wear a head covering all the time and not only when she's praying?" This explains why the practice for many has been abrogated. Wear a low hairstyle under the head covering. In my definitive chapter, referred to by Shirley, I describe the quotes to me by women who wear the head covering. Growing up in the Amish church, I was taught that wearing a head covering is a Scriptural command. She begins with the biblical command in I Corinthians 11. Like their garments, these head covering vary depending on the community. 15. Beth Graybils chapter in the book Strangers at Home: Amish and Mennonite Women in History (Johns Hopkins University Press 2002), based on interviews with Eastern Conference Mennonite women, lists reasons for wearing the covering and functions it serves in womens lives. You have a gift for pulling out the words that resonate. But after listening to one pastor, I concluded that the head covering needs to be worn, with my head covered completely, only while praying or prophesying in a public assembly. , theyre usually speaking about the Old-colony Mennonites. Both have many friends who made different choices. All rights reserved. Doth not even nature itself teach you, that if a man has long hair, it is a shame unto him? You can enter your email address to stay updated about new handmade goods and events from our Amish families. And secular and religious women sometimes have more in common than either of them knows. ie: "or that a man can't be a hippie. Thank you. These bonnets can either be black or white, each symbolizing its meaning. I honestly felt like God would not hear me if I did not have my head covered. And the Amish and Mennonites originate from the Anabaptist movement in Europe that began in the 16th century. It's a German word meaning "cap" and is donned by Mennonite women whenever they leave the house or during prayer. Folder's list view has different sized fonts in different folders. Why are players required to record the moves in World Championship Classical games?