Explores the complex interplay of civil rights, faith, and evangelical culture within Latino Mennonite communities, particularly focusing on Mexican American and Puerto Rican experiences. It details the historical trajectory of Mennonite missions in barrios and their evolving relationships with Latino converts, highlighting issues of race, assimilation, and cultural tension within the church. The source also examines the development of interethnic alliances among Black and Latino Mennonites in their pursuit of social justice, addressing the challenges of representation and funding within the broader Mennonite denomination. Finally, it sheds light on the unique contributions of Latina Mennonite women and the ongoing efforts to reconcile Latino cultural identity with Mennonite theological principles.
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