2006-12-16 03:51:35 · 3 answers · asked by maikellysummit 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
If you mean Hutterites, they are a communal branch of Anabaptists who, like the Amish and Mennonites, trace their roots to the Radical Reformation of the 16th century. They originated in Austria, and immigrated to the United States in 1974. In the U.S., they live mainly in northern and northeastern states, and there are also several colonies in Canada.
Their colonies usually depend on farming or ranching in rural areas, are male-dominated, and practice a near-total community of all goods, based on biblical passages that speak of believers "having all things in common."
They colonies don't tend to be as restrictive as the Amish and Mennonites when it comes to modern conveniences, having telephones, computers, CD players, cell phones and other conveniences. From what I understand, when young men reach 18, many of them leave for the outside world; but as much as 80% return, disillusioned by the coldness and fast pace, and they're welcomed back with open arms.
I wish I was born a Hutterite.
2006-12-16 03:54:40 · answer #1 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A socio religious group who migrated to the Americas from Germany to escape persecution. Their modern farming methods help to keep food prices down.
2006-12-16 11:56:38 · answer #2 · answered by Eva 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could they possibly be something you have just made up per chance?
2006-12-16 11:53:39 · answer #3 · answered by mrhoppy22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋