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Amish Grace: Communal Casting - Anabaptist (1 Peter 5:7)

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After the Nickel Mines tragedy, the Amish community cast their anxieties together—through shared grief, communal prayer, mutual support. Anabaptist theology emphasizes that 1 Peter 5:7 is lived in community: we cast on God through the community that catches us. Gelassenheit (yieldedness) is communal practice; we learn to release by watching others release. "He cares for you" (plural in context)—the caring God works through caring community. Cast your anxieties—with brothers and sisters who carry with you.

Topics & Themes

communal castingGelassenheittogethermutual supportcommunity catches

Scripture References

1 Peter 5:7Galatians 6:2

Emotional Tone

griefcomforthope

Audience

adults

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