Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84Plough Quarterly • Winter 2017 39 when a collective decision must be made, we strive to wait patiently before God until there is heartfelt unity among all. We promise to address each other directly whenever there is a conflict (which, of course, happens often). If we get stuck, we get help. More important than being in the right is finding joy in one another. We value each other for who we are, as brothers and sisters whose relationships aren’t hierarchi- cal but rather make up a fabric where each person is needed and appreciated. Here my wife and I have found a truly dif- ferent way of living together. Dropping Out? This may sound too good to be true. Sometimes, it is – especially when our human missteps lead to situations that are embarrassing, or tragic, or hilarious. And yet, if Jesus is at the center of our common life, we can recognize our failures, look each other in the eye, ask for and grant forgiveness, pick up the pieces, and start fresh. Over and over again. That is doing politics Jesus’ way! While such a life is fulfilling, it is also far from idyllic. It demands a willingness to consciously unmake established patterns of power and advantage. It requires a change of allegiance, one in which our common life and God’s cause have priority over our personal wishes. Does choosing such a life mean dropping out of society and letting the world go to ruin? spend time with children and teenagers in the community, and younger couples turn to them for parenting advice. In short, they feel needed because they are needed. When it comes to work, no one is above another – at least, not so long as we’re practic- ing what we preach. All kinds of skills and trainings are valued, and no one receives more because of their position, skill, or expertise. In fact, all of us are paid the same: nothing. We share everything in common, pooling our income so that the love of Jesus can flow unhindered, without envy or possessiveness or financial inequality. Our pledge is to serve one another in love. So instead of using pressure or manipulation Brigitta Racz, Morning Shine