The Hutterites | To Care And Not To Care | Full Movie | John A. Hostetler | Arnold Hofer
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- The Hutterites | To Care And Not To Care | Full Movie | John A. Hostetler | Arnold Hofer
Spiritual cousins of the Mennonites and Amish, the Hutterites live simply with austerity. By a way of life that is supremely communal rather than individualistic, the Hutterites have rid themselves of poverty, homicide and anxiety about the future.
Director:John L. Ruth
Starring: John A. Hostetler, Arnold Hofer, Marvin Riley, Arthur Huseboe - Zábava
I had the privilege of teaching at a Hutterite colony. I will never forget those precious children. It is one of the most wonderful experiences in my life!
That is wonderful. I'm sure you were a lasting impression also.
The children look happy and healthy ?
@@lwmaynard5180 Yes, very happy, healthy and beautiful. They have a good life at the colony I taught at.
@@Zippsters üj
They look very clean and healthy but then again I know the effect of a Christian faith and education 🤗
These people are the salt of the earth. I bought an acreage 10km from a colony and was building a house. Who was the first to stop in and say hello? Who was the first to offer me advice on septic? Who was the first, last and only people to offer free help? oh yea and who gave me a smoked chicken at christmas!
hutterites & hutterwrongs ... oppression is the oldest ailment ... baby mills
memorably make work more marvelous ... m8
What a terrible thing to do to a chicken lol
Thank you for that. Some people just want to hate. You also sound like the salt of the earth. God bless you and your family, and your neighbors!
Yes they're the few group of people that truly follow the Love thy neighbor philosophy!!!
@@tabaxikhajit4541 Well said.
I wrote my doctoral dissertation on the education of Hutterites in SK, Canada and became friends with many colonies and I loved my experience and I miss them all. 🙏💜
Dr. Brandi Mills are they open to converts?
How fascinating!
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Hello Dr. Mills, is your research publicly available somewhere? Such an interesting group, I would love to learn more
What a privilege!
Having worked with a group like this in Canada I have spent the balance of my life wishing I could have stayed and been a life long part of them. The life of the Hutterite is one of the best life’s that any man or woman could have. The conflict and narcissism of the outside world is the best example of why the whole world would be better off living like this. Imagine a world where no man or woman would go to war. No government could force people to do what they unitedly agreed they would not do. It makes an honest government when they realize the people hold the power because they are satisfied to be as they are.
Every Christian will one day realize this peace and love in a huge group when we are all together in heaven. My husband and I have this right now. PTL!
No,your calling was for what you did which was very loyal, but I don’t think it would have been a place for eternity for yourself,god bless!
My aunt and cousins buy eggs from their farm in Winnipeg Canada!
Yes I agree with you the world would be a much better place if we would adopt many of these ways of life. Humanity has so much to learn.
The society that we live in change’s from country to country so realistically no one will ever be happy,it’s what you call life!
It would be a blessing if everyone helped one another like these fine folks do. I admire them.
Yes, good Christians.
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A people doing God's will. God bless them 🙏
Amen!
Yeah, if you're not black, or gay, or just want to make your own decisions!
I admire their intensive agricultural, social and engineering skills. What a lovely way for humans to learn to live socially as a community.
Ja! So sollte es sein!
I love to listen to the young ladies sing praises to the Lord. What a blessed people.
Watching these people work together is a wonder to behold!
Because I had such a positive experience when I lived near a colony in Montana, I have tried to read and watch everything that comes my way over the years. It warms my heart that in an increasingly complicated and secular world there is evidence that the principles in the Bible of how to live a life devoted to God really do work. Thank you for this video.
Well said
Shalom, have you heard of a young CZcamsr named Giselle Waldner, and another one is Adina Walter.
What a beautiful way of life, living as one big family under the might hand of the true and living Holy God. May all of you Hutterites be blessed beyond measure and may you all increase and spread all over the world.
It is a lot better than what we see and hear about in most 21 st century societies. Sounds pretty balanced. Not surprising not much in the way of governance roles for females. In those types of communities there isn't a lot of career choice for either gender. They can leave, and some do
One big problem is, if something is found in the Bible that is contrary to Hutterite beliefs (like keeping the 7th day Sabbath), they will be ostracised and perhaps eventually driven off.
i used to deliver turkey pullets to the colonies and had many conversations with them.. their self sufficiency always amazed me.
I love this. Although I can not join the Hutterites, I intend to do my part living alone to be more Christ-like than ever before. He is all that matters. This world sucks.
Read 1 Kings 19 and Luke 9:28-36 I think it will help you understand where God wants us to stand in this world. You are absolutely right in the fact that yes God is all that matters, this world sucks, and being Christ-like is our calling. But just as we have heard the good news and had our communion restored with God through the blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection, we ought to tell others about God’s grace and faithfulness. Elijah ran away from the sucky world and hid in a cave and God called him out of it because God had work for him in this world. As we are filled with God’s presence, we need to overflow in people’s lives, laying down our lives for them, just as Christ did. Peter, John, and James were taken up to a mountain to pray with Jesus. There they experienced the Glory of God in a way like never before. Their desire was to set up tents and stay there. But God’s presence came down and convicted them that Jesus was His beloved son, who came to accomplish God’s will. They knew that coming down the mountain was necessary, because there was work to do. We are here to do the same. Imagine if Jesus stayed with God and never came down to this sucky world? We would have never have received salvation, our sins wouldn’t have been atoned for. This sucky world needs Jesus and we have the living spirit of God in us. We are the salt and light to the world. We need to proclaim to Gospel. As Jesus himself said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, until the very end of the age.”
I think it’s absolutely beautiful that these people are living according to God’s word and close to His presence. But I believe Jesus made it clear that the gospel is not to be kept and sheltered, but to be delivered to all the corners of the earth. We ought to live as Christ did, and be an example to the nations. But that also means going and making disciples, reaching out to those around us, because this broken world is desperate for Jesus. “for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!””
Romans 10:13-15
@@juliesampaio1062 preach it sister... I'll turn the pages 😷👍
The world is a huge and varied place. Some very good some very bad, the rest okay.
I think that it is a shame that you think it is all bad, surely that is just the way that you personally look at it.
Amen!
Amen I'm in this world temporarily but in the kingdom of God I will be eternally.
I play this video over and over on 57:40 when I’m sad or when it seems like there is no hope in humanity. The voices are so beautiful. Somehow blending together as one, much like their belief center decrees.
This seems like a wholesome, fair and balanced society. We should let them always live that way, and never ever interfere.
Yes let them be and live the life they want. Same goes as example for indigenous tribes who live out of the nature in Amazonas.They seem to live better lives than many of us do and they are not harming the Earth and nature.
I feel these people have the right idea of life. This is the way maybe living will be when our Lord returns.They are blessed and an inspiration.
This is my first exposure to the Hettorites. Very interesting to see their lifestyle and beliefs !! Lord Bless them all as they are still children of our gracious Heavenly Father !!
Huttorites is the correct spelling of this group of people.
Correction : HUTTERITE is the correct spelling of this group.
still? They are closer to the first century church than those of us on the outside of their community will probably ever be.
@@CindyArchibaldBruni Oh so true. While there's so much mess in Churches these days these guys probably wouldn't tolerate all the things that go on in modern day churches. Shalom Mishpocah.
Aren't all humans children of your gracious Heavenly Father? The use of "still" indicates it takes thought to include them in your view of what God finds acceptable even though they are somewhat different that you and the groups you are included in. That's a bit arrogant and condescending. Perhaps you are the one who should be observed and then considered "still" a child of "Heavenly Father" in spite of your way of life.
These generous, people live near my home ...
They are a asset to the community....
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I wish we could have them as friends or neighbours.....you’re lucky..lol
This was somehow so calming to watch
I wish this world lived more like this community.
Intense racial segregation?
God Bless thess people. They have given their lives to Gods teaching witch most of us can't do. We the people are wilful people and can't submit to the LORD teaching. Oh Lord please have help me to listen to your word. I love 💘 you LORD.
Well said! But witch is very different from which------
I'm from Montana and surrounded by Hutterite colonies here. Worked alongside them, even dated a Hutterite girl. They're mostly solid, hard working people. Like anyone, they have their faults and in these parts they have a very mixed reputation. I think a lot of outside folks have a very whimsical view of them really. Most of them are great, but we've always had to keep a close eye on our things because we've caught them stealing more than once and they'll deny it even while holding our own gear in their hands! We've also had land disputes, damaged equipment, and just all around rude experiences with them.
Some of the colonies tend to be very ruthless as well, and wouldn't stop to help you if your life depended on it.
I see them frequently in town shopping, Walmart and the Chevy dealer are two of their favorites.
Again, there are many good and honest Hutterite people, but my experience and those of my neighbors is very mixed.
I went to my uncle's funeral years ago in Canada. My cousin's wanted to go for a drink together. They were in the bar. Surprised me. So...your right... good and bad in all walks of life!!
Thank you for your honest & unbiased perspective. 🫂
I’m so shocked! I wouldn’t have thought such religious folks would steal. It blows my mind!
Well they're still human, some will steal no matter what and some wont. And just because they live in very religious group/colony doesn't have mean that everyone actually believe or is religious.
This is a much better life then most Americans. Living this way you don't need or want the bull of this world. Their life is much more peaceful than ours
It truly is a better way
To own nothing, yet have everything you ever need and security as best you can have on this earth.
How do you know it's better? Have you tried it? They don't have a lot of freedom do they?
I truly wish that I had grown up as a Hutterite. I'm 53 and I'm a Born Again Christian, but I am a far cry from this beautiful way of living as a believer.
I have been trying to find a Church that practices the first century beliefs as it was in Acts 2:42-47; and NOW I have finally found them.
I was surprised to hear Hutterite guys retire from full time labor in their 50s.
@@dst1311 Yes, we were too. My wife and I.
By age 45-50 they no longer have to work, but may retire from their positions of employment.
I also was very impressed when I heard one of the elders say, "we don't pressure anyone to work harder than they are able to."
@@dst1311 it didn’t actually say that. It said that as a person ages, they are not expected to keep up the heavy load and that there are plenty of young folks to carry the load. I don’t know any “retired” Hutterites! Even to their last days they work as hard as their bodies can tolerate, and it is what they prefer to be doing. One of the worst things to be called is lazy - if not the worst. It would be truly shameful to do literally nothing if you can do anything.
You can join the Bruderhof, also an Anabaptist community like the Hutterites, except that they speak the local language (if you are in the USA, it would be English).
@@patriciacole8773 An Ellen G. White follower. What a surprise.
Galatians chapter 3 needs to be REMEMBERED also. Ephesians 2:8-10 helps.
Patricia, I don't need to be counseled by a woman. Thanks, but I am not interested in becoming a Seventh Day Adventist Legalist.
That rainbow over the field at the very end of video is so beautiful.
We have a hutterite colony near the where I work.
We service there sewing machines.
Yes, there are waldners in the colony.
They are wonderful!
I love some of them so much... I'd almost like to ditch the world and join.
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When was this doc. Made? Curious about the date. Thanks
@@theirmom4723 I know that's what it says in the closing credits, but the actual filming of a lot of these scenes was around 1980-81
@@vandalayindustries3057 Are you thinking of exporting and importing to and from them through the Vandalay Industries?
@@vandalayindustries3057 Hahaha I wonder how many people understand that joke lol
@@vandalayindustries3057 I gotta say, I think you've got the best screen name on here. I could go further and ask if George Costanza is still employed with you lol
This is what I wish the world was. Everyone is still enjoyed as an individual person and each person is a piece of a larger picture. Everyone feels like they belong. Marriages are on an individual basis, most things are community decisions and not just one person. It's the most beautiful way to live.
Same. So simple and humble
Es una maravilla que conserven la lengua alemana, es algo que me complace mucho.
Love the way a colony works together!
Yes! Just like a Colony of Robotic Bees!.
Wish inner cities worked together
@@xoxoxoxoxo7997 Let's just do it ... Many are finding each other inside missing the cohesiveness of community ... my Bet's on we the people
coming together in time to redesign the face of all that fails to function
in full fair fashion. Press on past the oppressive to blossom in fine fusion.
MUSIC FOOD WORK DANCE PLAN PLAN WORSHIP PRAY & PLAY
we got this ... if WE build it ... WISELY
Very interesting and I also find it peaceful. But what stood out to me was the lack of laughter and outward manifestations of joy. I saw little facial expressions, no joyous communicating while dining or when the ladies were painting the ceiling or washing the floor. When the girls were asked if they wanted to move or stay they all said "I don't care." I think there is more to this story that will hopefully be covered in future documentaries.
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Check out the videos of Giselle Waldner who documents life in her Hutterite colony - there's much more laughter and joy there.
@@mailill Yeah, I spent most of this video trying to square what I was seeing with Giselle's videos. This one was laying it on thick about sublimation of self in favor of community, and I wonder if that's just a product of the times it was made, trying to portray different people as somehow exotic and "unlike us."
@@sccello Interesting observations, and you are probably right. That being said, with Giselle's videos, I sometimes get the feeling that there are things that are "brushed under the carpet". I am not really sure why I feel that way. Maybe it is just that, even though it iseems so idyllic and ideal in many ways, it is still a "high demand-group" and maybe also a "high control-group" where a small number of men seem to have a lot of power.
There is also a video by another youtuber, called "Queer hutterite" where I get the impression that it is very hard if you don't fit in, and that leaving is not easy either.
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Respect. But also concern. Would love to talk to elders of their history. God bless.
I admire these people. I would love to go to a commune and see their way of life before I die.
That's why many are reported as CULTs .... and some define as cults
imeo Community is our tribal heritage ... before the TAX MAN shook the
money tree separating you and me to BBB build war famine & fuktories
Many times I have gone to a colony and asked if we could have a tour, they are very eager to show you around. except during church.
I have lived a life of individuality at times and of community at other times, not Hutterite or even Christian in fact, but a community life just the same. The two ways of life are both helpful and restrictive in different ways and what can one say but God bless them every one, and they are us.
I taught on a colony for 6 months. Best job ever. Most kind people I know. I loved the kids as my own and am still in contact with them.
Colony, the New Word for Cult!! Still the Same Thing!!
@@gailcurl8663 That is an ignorant judgement to make! Have you every been on a colony? Broke bread with the whole colony? Inspected their barns or kitchens? Or even talked to them about life, their life? I think people jump to conclusions when they fear the unknown! Educate yourself in their ways before passing judgement! They are not a cult.
@@gailcurl8663 gail curl, was an old word for dumb and uneducated!! Still is the Same Thing!!
I bet it was a shock going back to public school. The students nowadays are completely out of control, it’s sad that teachers aren’t allowed to discipline anymore.
@@gailcurl8663 Call them anything you want to , they have it better than most outside world ,good food and nice families being raised ,it is all that matter at the end of the day .
Great documentary. Very interesting people. What a contrast to the degenerating and decaying outside society.
the difference is God is in the centre of their society, where in the secular world God is all but obliterated
My husband did a lot of business with the local colonies, and my aunt and uncles were neighbors of a colony. When my husband left the kids and I for another woman, I would come home from work to find several dozen buns, or giant bags of carrots or onions or potatoes on my step. I really appreciated it and it touched me deeply. One day they stopped by with something when I was home. I thanked the elder, who was a Santa bearded sort of looking fellow, I was in my 30's, he took hold of my arm and rubbed it and looked right into my eyes and said, "sometimes a woman needs a little help". I told him nicely, I appreciated the food, but I didn't need any other kind of help. They left, and never dropped off anything again. I was kind of sickened, and heartsick and disappointed. I guess there can be a bad apple in any barrel.
Lol u arent gonn see the reality of child abuse, sexusl abuse and incest
@@alisonmercer5946 Are you saying that those things don't happen in the secular world?
@@alisonmercer5946 why do you laugh at such a thing ? Do you find those disgusting acts funny or what ? Disgusting..shameful
Amazing story! I love this. I remember my trip to South Dakota...I wished I stopped at a colony!
i live in montana where there are lots of colonies. there are 2 colonies within 11 miles of me and i've been to 1 of them and enjoyed thier baking and sitting in thier home visiting. they love to share what they have which is mostly freshly grown. they are very clean and hard working and mostly content and happy. i hope you are able to someday visit one of the colonies. stay safe.
Me also. Been through the Dakotas and Montana many times.
So interesting and inspiring! The Lord be thanked and praised forever! Amazing grace!
One word. Brainwashed.
I appreciate this effort made to describe your lives and beliefs. In the past, I have enjoyed meeting the Hutterites in my daily life. I fine them very respectful.
that boy playing hockey was talented!! God bless this community!!!
I’d love to see a current documentary, especially including how they managed the pandemic.
Not a documentary but there is a Hutterite CZcamsr that has shared her experience, Giselle Waldner
@@angelicnature oh I love her videos!
I was going to recommend the same!
Probably just lest than 1% mortality rate, like the rest of us.
@@angelicnature lol I was just about to recommend her as well, such an interesting perspective on colony life
Great People. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing them in Montana.
God bless this beautiful community of believers
Well dressed, well behaved , well fed, well loved..... Well, I'll be!
Sound like great neighbors to me.
Totally in agreement. Totally
One Day At A Time.... I grew up singing that song. So good to hear it again.
@ 46:57
We sang it in the Dutch Reform Church as well....
Brings me back.....
Loved the harmonious singing and mouth organs .
I look
Thank you for sharing. It's so much easier to accept different when you learn about how/why people do things differently than you've been taught. I love that they always sing while they work!
I wish I could live like this.
What a wonderfully refreshing view of a life and a people.
This was such a much needed break from what we’ve been suffering with and through over the past 3 years.
There are also some wonderful voices that come from souls who care about each other.
Thank you!
I am a Hutterite ,I'm proud to be one !!! "And I would NEVER ,EVER trade it for any of your lives" To all of the Nagitive People out there !! I feel sorry for the Dangerous Lives you have ,Having to wake up everyday stressing how you'll go on with your day needing to pay bills,Making money to keep your water and electricity on in your home's,Supporting your family .... Yeah that's something I have NEVER to worry about 😌 Because People in a Colony ,Were one big family ..We Support each other .. And the world out there/Your world needs that ..Your lacking this Every single day 🙌 Yes we work hard for a living ...But when we wake up,We go to work as one big family and with bright Smiles on our faces .. And Trust me we ENJOY the work that's given to us ..Because we get it done at the end of the day 🌞🤭
I'm Blessed to be a Christian 🙏 And God bless you All 😇
Thank you. God bless you and yours, Cayla.
Yes, this world needs to become more like yours. Lack of love and respect for each other, has made the world a dangerous place.
Blessed be
❤️
Brother I can understand your anger but remember there are diligent Christians who are not in your wonderful Hutterite community. You are not the only ones -
Please do explain how the Hutterites Go into all the world and preach the Gospel. Serious question.
@@louisaisthankful6455 Anabaptists preach the gospel through their living. I don't know about you but if I heard someone shouting about Jesus in the street, I'd just keep walking. But the anabaptists are intriguing. They have a more draw you in style. I think it's even more effective. Live it truly, be the real deal, and people will see.
I'm not a Christian at all, i grew up with no religion until i was ready for it, it was not forced upon me like many religious communities do to their children. My faith you would seriously detest unless you were open minded - however, i found almost all Christians to be "holier than thou" which is fine by me as i am not a holy person, i do not however, like to be singled out just because i believe something else than Christians do. I would like to stay with a Hutterite colony for a while and see for myself what it is all about, or the Mennonites or the Amish, i doubt very much i would be welcome or accepted though. I am all for hard work and easy work too :) all for helping out everyone, and all for helping out anyone who needs it on a singular level, like helping a person fix their equipment or haul some items, anyways thanks for your insights here, hopefully i will live with Hutterites for a while.
What an awesome way to live. So close to God and each other and nature. So selfless. This appeals to me.
I taught at a Hutterite colony near the MT/ Canada border.
It was awesome. Loved the children.
The Hutterites are my ancestors. I remember visiting the colony with my Grandmother and grandfather on Sunday afternoon.
I really enjoy watching this video these people they are special , they corporate well with each other they are very fascinating , full of love and understanding. they are very skillful and they reverend God very highly I love them they are amazing and very blessed
What fortunate and beautiful people. I would be very happy to live as these people.
And God wii reward you! You can count on this ,He looks at our hearts and our motives! God bless you all! 💜
I think this emphasis on reward from God for being good detracts from doing good just because it's right. Should we expect a reward for doing what we should do? How can one be kind and generous if the motivation or the expectation is a reward for doing so?
We as followers of Gos are not being " good "for what's in it for us or for " rewards "
God in His goodness promises His children heavenly rewards! For their faithfulness!
But that's not the motivation!
The reason is to follow God with all our hearts in Love!
Check out Jesus Job and Abraham!
God can also give us tough assignments to follow through on!
God isn't Santa ! 🎅 Who gives you every good thing that YOU want!
We pass also through good places and hard times serving the Lord! And we know that His love is Eternal and unfailing and He will reward All His Children no matter what they pass through in his world because He SAID that He would Reward Them! Rev 3 " They my children will walk with Me because they are worthy! And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes!"
Found this history very interesting of these people's.
AS A MAN WHO WASTED 45 YEARS CHASING AFTER THE LUST OF THE FLESH AND THE MOSTLY WORTHLESS THINGS OF THE WORLD I CAN SAY THAT SEEKING AFTER CHRIST AFTER ALL THOSE YEARS OF ENDLESS SIN , IS MUCH HARDER . AND I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO BE RAISED AND LIVE LIKE THESE BROTHERS AND SISTERS.
Merci à ces communautés vivantes d’avoir partagé leur quotidien que Dieu l’es accompagne 🙏❤️
As a Dutch person who is very familiar with German language (because living at the Dutch/German border), it is so weird how you speak the language. It is ofcourse not a bad thing, just weird because the sound isnt what you'd expect. Cool.
Sounds pretty peaceful and good. Much better than much of today's foolishness
What a breath of fresh air!! After watching videos today on Marmonism, followed by another on the Jehovahs Witnesses, these people come closest to living out the great commandment " love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and strength, and your neighbour as yourself". Their lifestyle affirms each member, and seems to follow Biblical principles scrupulously. Such security for each member!
I understand every word of their service to God which gives me a strange connection- the tender German of my mother (even the dialect is similar) 🤗 one cannot imagine the blessing - I see that in this children and it comes from our Lord - there is one wonderful phrase in this movie regarding the singing: "in contemplation of timeless" reality 🤗 Jesus Christ divided time and the word - Händel and Bach did that too they gave themselves to God and God steered them
Thanks for sharing this with us. It was beautiful
Eye opening and very refreshing in a strange way.
You should make a cd of these beautiful harmonic voices....I'd buy it in a minute....especially the sweet old hymns.💝💝💝
They are on sale. There's a website where the CDs are sold
@@CarolineAnandSiddiqui oh THANK YOU, Miss Caroline!
I'll look for the website. I found their singing, soul stirring......🙌🏻💝👑
@@CarolineAnandSiddiqui I too loved their voices. What is the name of the web site?
@@braeutchen41 😇
"Sounds like Reign" has good and godly music and videos too.
There’s a delightful, wonderful, Hutterite young lady who has a CZcams channel, her name is Giselle Waldner, she gives glimpses of her life as a Hutterite in her colony.
It’s amazing even back when this documentary was made how industrial that they were and so modern day organised that they were,good on them as long as they stuck to their original beliefs on top of it all,because as we all know life goes on!
My husband's parents live only a few miles from the Bon Homme Hutterite colony in Tabor SD. They've gone there for years to purchase farm products.
This is the only Hutterite colony that didn't evacuate to Canada during WW1 (they were persecuted severely for being pacifists and for being overtly German in language and culture).
Some of my best friends are hutteritte. They are pure people. Full of love and i like that. You can learn much from them. They not selfish but very giving in many ways.
They got it right!! Well, better than most..
We can only define ourselves by our highest and lowest point.
An excellent video. It shows the bright side of Hutterite life.
I watch this documentary when I want to feel calm.
23:57 and very tuneful singing too, in its own way.... lovely, natural choral parts and no need to look at the music sheets. Learning by doing, the best way!
I lived in Three Hills Canada from 2013-2015. There were many in our area who lived on big farms. they sold big ready to roast chickens, many fruits and vegetables at the local farmers market. We bought all they offered including bedding plants. Enjoyed their produce very much.b
Refreshingly Unique and draws me! Bless them!
Very interesting documentary. I love their way of life. Would like to see an update
They are very good at canning veggies and baking. I have eaten some of their pickled greenbeans and breads. So good!
thank-you for opening your doors, it as been found to be very educational
This was educational for me. I do wonder why some interviewers don't seem to bother to study the habits and culture of groups like this before entering their communities so that questions they ask can better enhance the overall learning experience. Just thinking that some of the questions asked show lack of exposure, awareness and sensitivity to the uniqueness the Hutterites bring.
I think the interviewer asks those questions to educate us. Not because he has no understanding of the group
This was filmed in 1984. While you have a good point, I don't think they had the ability to study culture like we do now.
Very interesting to see this documentary. I especially loved the community Spirit and oh the beautiful melodies in the singing, no musical instruments, lovely. Good luck to wherever they may be. Advanced, forward thinkers yet still maintain their own religious beliefs. Admirable.
Their singing is heavenly. Angelic.
Fundamentally, this is the way humans lived together, before what we call civilization came to be. Some of the good traits that were necessary for our early-day survival are still with us in many communities around the world.
I was wondering what the teenagers would do for excitement then they bring out the hockey
Good fun lol 👌🇨🇦
I used to live for a while close to Mennonite communities in South America. First they were just somehow unique neighbors, but as time passed I began to get interested in their history and their culture. Being myself German-speaker facilitated contact somehow, even though they spoke a completely different dialect than mine, otherwise we communicated in Spanish or English and so I learned how some random individuals thought about their way of life and about their relationship with the countries that host them. It was always interesting, sometimes challenging, since their views on certain things were so different than ours. As a social scientist I guess I also learned to appreciate and even admire some of their ways of working, sharing, and looking for the other, but at the same time I was horrified over the kind of agriculture they practiced, which was very destructive for the rain forest and water resources... I continue to be horrified! even as some things are much more environmentally friendly now! One colony can differ much from another but I guess all are very decent hardworking people that do not bother other neighbors, nor the authorities. And in many regions they have advanced to transform themselves into a sizable economic power, which also benefits the region at large. But the environmental problem remains, and I do not think that this communal extensive-intensive agricultural system is viable even in the near future. Changes must be made and these will certainly demand deep changes in their way of life too. Perhaps not al colonies will be able to master this new-definition and new-focusing. I do not bother about what they believe or not, or about their way of life, even though we perceive some things as anachronistic and many as just stupid! but even so we should remain tolerant... BUT this tolerance only functions until we reach the increasingly complex limits of economic systems and environmental issues, and it is precisely here were we could and probably will find increasing conflicts with these agricultural religious communities, their social pattern, and their economic strategies...
I visited a Hutterite Colony in Pleasant Valley, east of Alberta in the summer of of 1975. They taught the same bible history that I experienced in Denmark in 1952
When you have no wages to pay then competing against local business is a lot easier. I used to deal with several colonies and they set up fab shops that competed with shops in town that have to deal with high wages ,safety rules and so on.
Excellent Documentary..
Hutterites, what can I say about them. The greatest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting in Canada. Hutterites are what I would describe as the perfect neighbours. They are ALWAYS willing to lend a helping hand to anybody that needs it. My sister teaches at a Hutterite colony in Alberta and she invited me out one day and I thought that they wouldn't; like having a visitor to a colony, but they welcomed me and her class had the sweetest, funniest and outgoing children that I have ever been around. I know that they aren't totally perfect, but they definitely are a group of people that I think every person in the developed world especially, should learn from. They live life very simply, self-sufficient, yet at the same time always working together for their communal benefit. The children are disciplined so they grow up to be respectful and hard-working. Having little technology and a slower pace of life is just such a breath of fresh air and I wish I could do the same. I love the Hutterites.
Thank you so much for allowing me to see your beautiful, peaceful, simple way of life that you people have. I truly was so engrossed in watching and listening that I hardly took a breadth I was so relaxed. God Bless you Hutterites All.
I love the singing.
Very loving and talented people. I just wish our offspring show our elders respect
I taught my daughter to respect adults until which time they show they dont deserve it by being abusive or harmful to her. In that case she doesnt have to listen to or comply with them and she has a right to speak back or fight back.
@@sr2291 that is awesome! My parents taught my siblings and I how to respect other people as well.
That all depends on the upbringing!
@@a.w.9662 I guess so
It seems that too many Americans have lost their belief in God in order to "worship" money. Our Country is deteriorating fast. Everyone thinks his/her view is the only one that matters. When in reality people need each other and should be celebrating that. It's all competition in Capitalism.and very little community. Every one out for themselves. Take what you want by any means.
It is heartbreaking to live in a society where there is no trust. Where the bullies are allowed to run the Government's. Where there is no equality.
Those who only strive for personal power and material wealth must trade in their soul, their self-respect, integrity and honor. They cannot respect others when they have no respect for themselves. Wanting more and never having enough to satisfy them
Even though in this way of life is so clearly pointless, no matter how much the have there will always be someone or something more that they covet. There can be no happiness or spiritual reward.
I'm so moved by the strength and faith it takes to willingly put the good of all over personal gain. To put God first. The Anabaptist groups, the Amish, Mennonites and Huttorites have this belief in God and community that keeps them separate by choice from the worst inclinations in people.
"In the World, but not of it." Gives satisfaction and meaning to their lives. Morality, Compassion and Honor. Everyone is valued. In a word...Love
The peacefulness, the caring, self-sufficiency, all of it seems to result in something the rest of us wish existed everywhere. However, is it worth it if I have to "obey" my husband? Is it worth it if I cannot explore my individuality or go to college? Is it worth it if I can't play in an orchestra, learn to cook Japanese cuisine, participate in a 5K, read the books I want to read, etc? These are some tough trade offs either way, but their support, lack of arrogance and judgement even of other religions is exemplary and something to aim for.
i believe such things are achieveable in our societies too to an extent if you ignore social media, find a good employer and a good social circle
I was at a colony all-day today and will be at 2 tomorrow,
They are top notch folks,
Why, in my mid 40's, having looked at a wide variety of American cultures, beliefs etc, have I not heard of Hudderites before today? I'd love to spend a week, maybe even a month, with them, just to get a good personal feel for what they're about. They seem pretty legit and solid
What I see here is a tolerant and basically non-judgmental and hard working people. I am sure it is not perfect, what is.
Amazing that the story of the bear hunt is one that we learned in school in North Carolina.
Thank you so much and God bless you for sharing this wonderful video.
I love the concept of these people, they are living right. I could live there...
I love this!
I think that the Hutterites maybe more like the church in the description of Acts. May Jesus be with them and guide them forever!
I FINALLY understand my family history now. My paternal 2nd great grandfather built his home in South Dakota by 1887. He was a 7th generation born American.
And my great grandfather and great grandma were married in Keremeos, BC, in 1910, and bought land in Orrville, WA, the same year. My dad's paternal line is entirely Scottish English on his dad side, except for my great grandma's dad who was German. He was the Hutterite. And my Mayflower descendant Scottish ancestors helped them get to Canada. ❤
I am so fascinated by this Community of people.