What is the difference between Amish and Mennonite?

Answer 1

Both share the same cultural heritage, but in general Amish will be more conservative. Almost all Amish still live without electricity and travel by horse and buggy. Mennonite churches range from very conservative (still traveling by horse and buggy) to fairly contemporary (driving cars and dressing much the same as the general public). Historically, the Mennonites were the original faith that the Amish separated from.
http://www.amishcountrytraditions.com/questions.htm

http://www.amishacres.com/aa_miscellanous/faq.htm
http://www.newgeorgiachurch.com/menno2.html

Answer 2

That question is fairly simple but, very difficult to answer. There are hundreds of types of Amish and Mennonites. The Amish drive horse and buggy but, so do the "Horse and Buggy Mennonites", the Amish may not use electricity, no radio, no modern conveniences. The Amish however, may have a phone in the shed behind the house but, not in the house. Mennonites are very different from community to community. The Mennonite church I used to belong to we had electricity, cars, but we were not allowed to listen to the radio, just acapella cds. Instruments were out of the question. We had to wear very plain dresses, no flashy colored fabrics, plain without print, and our coverings had to be at least a quarter to your ear. Then, there are some communities that are stricter, and some that are more liberal.

Answer 3

mennonites are regular people tht wear dress clothes all the time and have little hair nets for women. mennonites do not pay taxes like regular people do. amish are people that live like they are in the 1920's and they do not pay taxes, do not use electricity and they work there land by hand or animals such as horses or mules. they do not drive vehicles, they use horse and buggies. we have lots of amish and mennonites where i live, here in northeast iowa and we have to share the roadways with the horse and buggies which can be a pain. lol

Answer 4

The Amish (Amisch or Amische) (IPA: ˈɑːmɪʃ) are an Anabaptist Christian denomination in the United States and Canada (Ontario and Manitoba) that are known for their plain dress and limited use of modern conveniences such as automobiles and electricity. The Amish separate themselves from mainstream society for religious reasons: they do not join the military, they draw no Social Security, nor do they accept any form of financial assistance from the government, and many avoid insurance.

Most speak a German dialect known as Pennsylvania Dutch (Pennsylvania German or Pennsylvanie Deutsch) at home and in church services, and learn English in school. The Amish are divided into separate fellowships consisting of geographical districts or congregations. Each district is fully independent and has its own Ordnung, or set of unwritten rules.

The Mennonites are a group of Christian Anabaptist denominations named after and influenced by the teachings and tradition of Menno Simons (1496-1561). As one of the historic peace churches, Mennonites are committed to nonviolence, nonviolent resistance/reconciliation, and pacifism.

There are about 1.5 million Mennonites worldwide as of 2006[1]. Mennonite congregations worldwide embody the full scope of Mennonite practice from old fashioned 'plain' people to those who are indistinguishable in dress and appearance from the general population. With a few notable exceptions, Mennonite experience in Europe and North America has been, and continues to be, predominantly rural. The largest population of Mennonites is in Africa, but Mennonites can also be found in tight-knit communities in at least 51 countries on six continents or scattered amongst the populace of those countries.

Mennonites have an international distinction among Christian denominations in disaster relief and place a strong theological emphasis on voluntary service. Mennonite Disaster Service,[1] based in North America, provides both immediate and long-term responses to hurricanes, floods, and other disasters. Mennonite Central Committee provides disaster relief around the world alongside their long-term international development programs. Other programs offer a variety of relief efforts and services throughout the world.

In the last few decades some Mennonite groups have also become more actively involved with peace and social justice issues, helping to found Christian Peacemaker Teams and Mennonite Conciliation Service.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amish
http://www.religioustolerance.org/amish.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mennonite
http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/nrms/mennon_arch.html

Answer 5

The Amish are much more strict. The Mennonite can drive cars, have electricity, and wear modern ("English") clothes. However, today some more liberal Amish communites allow generators for farmwork and businesses.

Answer 6

i believe but do not quote me. that the Mennonite are a little less strict then the Amish.

Answer 7

i dont know what mennonite is but i know what amish is tight *** people lol not really that would suck to be them

Answer 8

i think mennonites will use modern appliences like a phone and stuff.

Answer 9

electricity

Answer 10

Not much!