REQUIRED BEFORE CLASS
1.
Describe the Hutterites in relation to the Amish. Be sure to include communal
life, technology restrictions, and geography.
The Hutterites and the Amish are both religious communities with Anabaptist
roots.
However, they differ in different aspects, such as communal life,
technology restrictions, and geography.
Hutterites are named after Jakob Hutter.
They live a highly communal life, where property and goods are commonly
owned.
They live in colonies, which are self-sufficient and often include
farmland, communal kitchens, and housing for the members.
Amish families also
practice communal living, but a little differently than the Hutterites.
The Amish
live on their own farms and own their own homes and land.
Their sense of
community is still strong and they participate in activities with their local
churches.
The Hutterites limit their exposure to the outside world like the Amish,
but the Hutterite communities often use modern agriculture equipment and
machinery.
The Amish are still one step behind when it comes to technology.
The Amish still use horses and buggies instead of cars.
The Hutterites use
vehicles and electricity.
However, Hutterites do not use television sets and the
internet to avoid connection with the outside world.
The Amish often limit most
forms of technology, such as electricity, vehicles, and telephones in order to live a
more traditional lifestyle.
Hutterites are typically found in Northern American and
Canada.
The Amish are more widespread and are often located in rural areas.
Common purse.
2.
Describe Mennonites in relation to the Amish. Include historical/theological
relationships, technology choices, and at least one other element of
church/cultural life.
Both the Amish and the Mennonites share a common Anabaptist heritage.
This
was a Radical Reformation of the 16th-century.
Both the Mennonites and the
Amish trace their roots to this movement.
Mennonites take a wider approach to
technology than the Amish do.
The different levels of technological adoption can
depend on different factors, such as the Mennonite group, the geographic
location, and different interpretations of the church teachings.
The Amish reject
many modern technologies.
They limit the use of electricity, vehicles, and
telephones to live a simpler life.
They do this because they prioritize the value of
community and face-to-face interactions.
The Amish and the Mennonites clearly
value community.
Mennonite communities may range from more traditional rural
farming communities to urban crowds with many different jobs.
Amish
communities are based more on a strict structure.
They have a bishop who
leads the church district.
They establish many traditions by making decisions as
