LINDEN, AB

Thousands of Canadian Mennonites are really looking forward to ridding themselves of one of the foundational doctrines of their faith by voting in the upcoming federal election.

“I guess it’s that time again,” said Mr. Fehr of Linden, Alberta. “I really don’t feel right about it, but I guess it’s better than dancing.”

Centuries ago, Mennonites taught that non-participation in elections went along with nonresistant pacifism, but for most Mennonites, that’s been tossed by the wayside together with the prohibition against wearing socks with sandals.

“Hey, who says Mennonites never change?” said Mr. Fehr. “I mean, not only am I thinking of voting this year, but I’m thinking of voting for the NDP. Oba nay.”

Some Mennonites, however, are planning on maintaining this non-voting tr

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