Talk:Church of God in Christ, Mennonite

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I would like to ask a question concerning the edit made by 63.245.179.31, which changes this:

"Outstanding beliefs include the idea that God has always had a true church among the righteous, and that the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite is the heir to that 'true church' heritage, and a strong emphasis on dreams and visions."

to this:

"Outstanding beliefs include nonconformity to the world, the wearing of a devotional head covering for sisters and the beard by brethren, church discipline, integrity in personal dealings and business, and emphasis on mission outreach and voluntary service."

I have no objections to the added material other than to say that the head covering and beard are already mentioned earlier in the paragraph, and that none of it is "outstanding" in that most of the things mentioned are fairly standard beliefs in the Anabaptist-Mennonite heritage. On the other hand, the removed material was "outstanding" as an emphasis of something not as common in the heritage. Can it be shown that these beliefs have changed and no longer represent the faith and practice of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite? If not, I recommend that it be added back, and perhaps some rewording of the added beliefs. I have materials written by John Holdeman, and other material printed by the church, which indicates they do believe in line with the removed material. The book and booklets are perhaps 20 years old, though, and I am open to be shown that the church has changed its beliefs in the area of "true church", dreams, and visions. Thanks. - Rlvaughn 04:49, 2 Jan 2005 (UTC)