Allegiance

Mennonite Article 20: Truth and the Avoidance of Oaths

Traditionally, Mennonites have been against the taking of oaths. It almost seems like one of those antiquated ideas that the old timers kept hold of. But is it? There’s two aspects of this. First of all - avoid swearing that you’re telling the truth. Simply tell the truth. And secondly there is the aspect of oaths of allegiance to human systems, o…