The Mennonites of Belize

[@SkipSpotter]

This has been one of the most fascinating documentaries I've ever seen. The various opinions were so interesting to hear. The younger generation on quad bikes speaking so proudly of their heritage made me smile. Thanks for sharing what must have taken ages to record and edit. :)

[@LarzGustafsson]

Do you accept racism?

[@gatheringleaves]

​@@LarzGustafssonDoes who accept racism?

[@zestafpv427]

The interviewer had some really deep understanding of the purpose of religion and he asked the right questions. I really liked that.

[@cecilejohnson3864]

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[@christineleblanc9281]

What dedication! No Matter our beliefs - We NEED to respect their strength and determination!

[@cypherpunksteve4959]

I want to start my own sect since they wont let me join

[@LarzGustafsson]

Not their racism.

[@alexpeace4167]

Humble and simple people. How nice that some people can keep such customs in the name of religion and simple life.

[@evelina2363]

Wonderful documentary, it touched so gently the lives of these different people. Their craftmanship is amazing, to think that they came from abroad and built so much in just a couple of generations is impressive.

[@LarzGustafsson]

And they are racists.

[@ajfehr7421]

Very well done! My wife and I were in Belize twice in the the 1980s. Loved the wonderful Mennonite people there and the beautiful scenery. Amos and Wendy Fehr Hague, Saskatchewan

[@seananon4893]

Lots of Mennonites in Texas, I worked for one for 4 years driving OTR hauling produce for him, some of the hardest working people I ever met, and damn good mechanics.

[@Automedon2]

I have a leather crafting business. My suppliers are Mennonites from Ohio. Such kind, decent people - it almost blows me away. I wish I could have a fraction of the serenity they live by.

[@carrtex]

Where in Texas

[@sanepillow59]

It doesn't take any sweat to drive a combine or sprayer. I see Mexican farm hands working way harder even on Sundays

[@jaygreider4753]

Amazing film. My ancestors came to America in the 18th Century. Mennonites, central PA - Lancaster, Mifflen counties. My brother and I have done alot of research on the Mennonites. We were Krieder at first (Kried - chalk and "er" - one who works with chalk." Kreider - "A chalkminer." I went to the area in '87 - nothing but chalk mines. My family, around the 1790's changed it to "Greider." We have been fasinated by the Mennonites when we started our research. So funny - we were raised as Catholics in Pittsburgh. If there are any Kreider or Greider, let me know. We want to continue to fill the "family tree."

[@tinacurrie]

If there is a zombie apocalypse, these guys will be just FINE!

[@MaDol867n]

Belize is one of the most diverse countries in the World. Beautiful people who are welcoming to everyone 💕💕

[@janesmith9024]

This was lovely and with very kind and gentle questioning of the people we were privileged to view. It looked 20 years ago to me. Good luck to them all. Belize is such an interesting country and with strong connections to us here in the UK.

[@hannaarmstrong1292]

Yes, this has been a very interesting documentary! I am viewing this for a multicultural project and have gained so much knowledge! Thank you! I also found myself smiling as people shared their beliefs, culture, and traditions. They say it with such pride and happiness.

[@littlesarahautism9787]

love my home ( Beautiful Belize) love this Documentary thank you

[@ninpobudo3876]

Fuk BELIZE

[@sillybrainmah5310]

So you love these racist people? Did u see what I just saw?

[@beanfriend9534]

@@sillybrainmah5310 she sounds stupid dis man called us nippers and the comments act like it's nothing

[@ncross63]

Very interesting , nice documentary , good job ! with many surprises on it , greetings from Honduras

[@loribull6408]

The people are so grounded and live such a wholesome life. Such a stark contrast from our modern culture! So pleasant to see such kind, respectful and soft spoken young men and women.

[@bishonenprincess4360]

So odd you see wholesomeness in a culture that is so openly racist and preaches damnation to anyone who doesn't follow their faith.

[@Polishedbrand]

@@bishonenprincess4360 ikr. My eyes popped out when he said the N word. I guess there's plenty of room in there religion for God's love and racism.

[@zach6867]

@@Polishedbrand when was that? I didn't watch the whole video.

[@evelina.amazonAtGmail]

@@bishonenprincess4360 I guess you don't understand that these ppl actually like their culture and want to keep it. If they would start marrying other ppl who did not grow up with the Mennonite culture, in the long run they would lose their culture and it wouldn't matter if the other ppl were white, red or black. I don't think you understand the concept of racism. They are not out to destroy or oppress other races, they just want to keep their own culture. And btw, where I come from, faaar away from Belize on this planet, the N-word has one meaning: ppl with black skin. And if there are Marsians (from planet Mars) they may have blue skin and that too would be a description, nothing racist. So what ever meaning y-o-u assign to it, is your problem. But if you are American then I understand your reaction b/c to Americans e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g is racist, b/c they are brainwashed.

[@bishonenprincess4360]

@@evelina.amazonAtGmail you just used a lot of words scolding me for not finding racism wholesome because racist people like their racist culture. And then you turn around and say that I don't understand the concept of racism. Get some self-awareness ffs.

[@2bless8]

I think it depends on the group of Mennonites. Where we grew up anyone could have their own Bible and not have to depend on the preacher's defining his only copy of the Bible. These Mennonites sound in some ways more like the Amish.

[@georgecorrea8530]

Whether you agree or disagree with some of their beliefs Mennonites are definitely very industrious and highly productive people. Peaceful as well.

[@scottneighbors7077]

Excellent presentation! Insightful!

[@brandenmirth6197]

I love this channel. Thanks so much ❤️👍🏻

[@shethingsd]

I went to the dentist about 21 years ago, in 2002. He and his son was very nice and gave us the same story. It was the most painful dental procedures I ever had and my mouth bled for 3 days, but they didn't have modern equipment. Their story is very interesting and I felt privileged to learn about them.

[@carlosacta8726]

What a fascinating community! Great documentary!

[@gabbygirl3951]

If everyone followed this way of life, the world would be such a peaceful place

[@offshoreworker76]

Dats it i am selling up shop in Manchester UK and moving 2 Belize 🇧🇿 fluff tempting & life style looks great 👍

[@rachelcronin916]

WOW! Thank goodness for the doctor and his beliefs!

[@jenniferfriesen4749]

Tysm!! He's my grandpa and he actually passed away in 2018, all these comments about him are amazing🥺

[@YZ450f24]

I remember going into Spanish Lookout and seeing a Mennonite boy on a four wheeler riding a wheelie down the main road and it was so unexpected especially since you don't see quads anywhere else in Belize hardly.

[@154g]

Wat color was it

[@soniamartinez4499]

I actually liked the community aspect. They are about work religion and family. That's cool.

[@Jolene8]

Really good documentary. It touched on all parts of this human society although they live under the law of the "Mennonites".

[@TruthHumble3220]

This is a good documentary 👍👏👏👏It is very interesting that I've heard the first time from the Mennonites through this documentary.And that the original source ,the birth of this Minnonit Religion started here in the North of Germany in Friesland and Dithmarschen. As one Mennonit was asked what Language they are talking ,he answered that they speack low german.That is a northgerman accent.It sounds like a mix language between english and dutch. The minnoites believe in the pure love and compassion without a church. These man minnoites are interpreting the original Minnoite Religion wrong. Because it came out of the Luther evangelical Religion.And they are compassionate people who are accepting all Religions And would never forbid to mix with other races. Personally it was interesting to see, that I was born in that german area and my mother still spoke the law german ( plattdeutsch) Language which sounds like english. The area is called Friesland in Germany.Today we have a village in the middle of Germany in the Pfalz.Here still 40.000 Minnonites are living.They have their own church and people came from 40 different countrys to settled down around these villages in the Pfalz. I can say that this people in Belize interpretated the minnoitish Religion wrong.The original minnoitic Religion believes in total Compassion and Empathy.They sadly changed it into their favour. Very interesting that I had to learn that this Religion came from the North from Germany and originally is a very loving and accepting Religion. Many people in the North of Germany still speak this Plattdeutsch Laguage and the people are very loving and strong. Most of them have their own farming ranches.And they are quit fearless and accepting people.I never knew why this northern germans from that area are so polite ,gentle and strong. I still have to figure that out and find the reason for it. This docomentary helped me to understand what influence the luther - evangangelic Religion and the Minnoitic Religion might have had on the people.

[@NomadicNative]

Kenny Morgan, 3 minutes in, a very wise man speaks. Excellent video!!

[@lpaddi]

A wonderful community that we were honored to be able to tell their story and happy it’s out for many to enjoy.

[@familyandfriends3519]

Go back to Germany A

[@sweetlorikeet]

It's always too strange to me when there are Christian communities that don't want their members to study the bible. You see it in some (not all, of course) Amish and Mennonite groups, they do not allow their members to read the bible unless they are leaders. I think that this is the main sign that certain group leaders have turned away from teaching God's will and started to prioritize their own position in the church.

[@rosemaryraplar8]

The first mennonite leader was a former catholic. That time Catholics were not allowed to read the bible. No wonder some still carry that rule.

[@RationalAxis]

Who's to say whether their interpretation of their fictitious god is any worse than yours? There are no rules when it comes to fiction.

[@fransdav5573]

@@RationalAxis True, just look at the secular world. They even include science like evolution, geology etc in their fantasy world.

[@fitnesscoach4u]

@@mustangsally8809 so, you are saying that, when you were growing up as a mennonite, you were reading and being taught to read the Bible? That is refreshing to know if that is the fact. God bless you brother. Ws should examine the spirit

[@sandragreen2836]

@@mustangsally8809 Agreed - and I am a Christian, not a Mennonite . . .

[@chriswharton]

You can feel Pastor Dyck is man of God and a good shepherd for his flock. He answers the interviewer’s questions immediately and honestly. Can’t be better than that.

[@rockwellg885]

Youre statement couldn't be further from the truth ,he will lead his flock to their quick demise with his multicultural stance .

[@newcooldiscoveries5711]

I though that this was a great job showing us that he different facets of the community. Thank you.

[@Empoweringhealthymentallity]

So many of those people feel trapped because what isn’t portrayed here is that it isn’t easy to leave a Mennonite community. You either follow their rules or you will be shunned. Most of the time this means you loose all your friends and family. I know because I am one of the people in that community who chose to leave an abusive relationship and lost everyone in the process.

[@deannekliene2673]

That's very sad, I was taught family is forever.....forgiveness also....

[@sandigrace2271]

I'm so very sorry. There are similar stories like this from any insular groups. I hope you have found or are finding peace and healing.

[@Empoweringhealthymentallity]

@@sandigrace2271 I’m happier today than I’ve ever been before. It took a lot of strength to stand my ground, but I’ll never regret it. I have made new friends and family is starting to talk to me again. I have nothing against Mennonites...I just don’t agree with some of the very cult like rules that are required in some of the Mennonite settings.

[@godbless6939]

They don't want change so if you want something different go away

[@godbless6939]

@@deannekliene2673 family is not forever

[@shakirashakira388]

for those who feel uncomfortable watching this video...as a belizean i can confirm that the man saying the n-word and saying that they dont marry black ppl, is alright with us belizeans. the n word have no effect on us black people here and many of us also dont consider dating them either. i have a black friend who is in a relationship with a mennonite man and had a baby, but he is no longer apart of that community. he felt trap in that community and i can see why. a mennonite guy also had a crush on me but i wasnt interested. i wouldnt mind dating a mennonite guy but i rather date one who isnt apart of that community. they are also great ppl from my perspective. the biker guys are cool, and they would normally ride their bikes with the locals as well. a few of them date outside there ethnicities and most of them arent trouble makers here in belize.

[@johnfriesen1071]

Watching these videos makes me want to visit Belize, I didn't know there was that much English in that country, I grew up in a Mennonite colony in Mexico but I live in Canada now for many years, still part of a Mennonite community but not as conservative as these people. Very cool to watch.

[@154g]

@@johnfriesen1071 they are in Cayo, Belize, in an area off the hwy thats a 30 min drive through their community. They are productive people.

[@TruthSpeaking101]

How ignorant you are! Surely, you know there is Black in your genes, don't you? Just ignorant!!!

[@trishabidesi8604]

Thats why these people have gone to the amazon stolen native land(done through corruption) and are causing massive deforestation.

[@henrygeorgecat3189]

Pickme

[@myfamilymatters]

Great film. You really gave people an honest insight into a reclusive religious group’s lifestyles. As a whole, listening to what the townspeople were saying, the Mennonites seemed to have benefitted the Belizean people in their community. I did not realize that there were so many splinter communities of Mennonites, with such differing lifestyles. Congratulations on such a wonderful and interesting documentary.

[@jan-margaret6970]

Ahhh it's still COLONIALISM..wait 25 yrs. You'll see The people in Peru ( Indigenous tribes) will educate the world . That this too is a "Sellout" done illegally,1 or 2. People laughed all the way to their pocketbook. This is why the " Mennonites travel . 🇨🇦🪶🤮 I'm sure they are " God feared people" with good work ethic.

[@cathylloyd9225]

I had a tiny glimpse of Mennonites when vacationing in Belize several years ago. Thank you for this documentary. It helps me understand them. Great people! ❣

[@familyandfriends3519]

Go back to Germany p

[@Spark789lui]

These people are amazing, I like how some of them say they are Mexican

[@catalinaortoljo3523]

I liked it too until I heard that man spew his blatant racism.

[@lukefernandez7880]

Dude same. Respect.

[@lifewithklc]

@apokalypse 2016 you can love your ppl without putting others down and calling them racist names.

[@sanepillow59]

They are not Mexicans. They have no loyalties. They are opportunists who will settle anywhere where people are foolish enough to offer them cheap land

[@grimdesaye6534]

God Bless these Great Folks!

[@TruthSpeaking101]

Great people who are full of racism? Wonder what God thinks about that?

[@jasonsalgado7679]

Nice documentary. I live in Belize

[@sylviaferguson6936]

belize

[@jenniferrubio4934]

Belize Mennomite are changing vastly, especially the younger generation that I admire a lot . I have wonderful mennonites friends that been in my house and I in theirs, it’s about trust, respect, hard work and honesty. I never jealous nor envy them. They would always treat me as one of their family, and I am a black Belizean/ British female.

[@jamboreefarm1324]

I'm glad to hear this. I was surprised by the man who said that Garifuna cannot become Mennonite. That is not the case. I'm glad the younger generation is working to overcome this bigotry.

[@AlexanderLittlebears]

Where do you live?

[@airsoftplayz2004]

Its crazy to see videos of my younger grandparents and uncles on KZbin.....I did not expect to find this.

[@NikeIsMyStyleDude]

better like this this ppl dont die of cancer they have a healty life a good life keep up grow up the community

[@YSLRD]

They have married within their community for so long, many of them have genetic diseases. Their lifestyle is healthy but the genes are failing.

[@TheDavidRJ]

@@YSLRD It's better have defective genes than have mixed race genes.

[@charlesdarwing]

@@YSLRD i am egree with you,

[@nancylynn7614]

A very interesting video. I enjoyed it and learnt a lot. Thank you for sharing. Better tell that girl at the end to get a helmet on.

[@jamesmadisonwilliams4210]

These people are brilliant!

[@scotscott7769]

Love the young man speaking up for himself regarding Christianity, the bible and leadership. Good father allowing him to study and question things. Interesting documentary. Love the pastor having a broader look on things.

[@greyeye5345]

I enjoyed this documentary very much and learned a lot. I hope for those groups who have embraced a bit more of modernity, especially their younger members, be mindful of striking the right balance to avoid any influence from the world they have tried to escape by living so remotely (too much video games, entertainment, idleness, association with non-believers, etc.) The changes usually happen slowly, and pretty soon you have the same problems the rest of the world has.

[@lenitaa7938]

Very interesting! Well-done!

[@milascave2]

Some of these Mennonites seem to have learned English in Belize. They don't speak standard English, they speak British West Indian English, Belizean style.

[@zerofox7347]

I can't help but hear Irish whenever they speak English.

[@Ballykeith]

@@zerofox7347 I thought the same about the Hutterites in Canada kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmPSnneij9GCldU

[@truthhurts5158]

Mennonites came from Holland, Germany then to Russia and from Russia Chortitz Colony came to Canada Molotschna went to the USA , from Canada which is probably where they learnt English,some went to Mexico Paraguay etc

[@allanbennett2724]

Mom

[@truthhurts5158]

@@zerofox7347 Its there own Language there is no written language for it Plauttdietsch aka Low German

[@williamflowers8310]

If that is there lifestyle and they are happy more power to them.They have made a great contribution to the development of Belize.

[@lexalong4569]

Beautiful! Thank you! :)

[@PaulThomasV]

Singing is music too.

[@dinoravaldez2792]

Its really interesting. Thank you for this documentary it gives us great insights.

[@mdt9921]

This is absolute gold! Thank you for this film!

[@merlinejenkins9491]

They seem to be hard-working people. God bless them. PEACE!

[@KevinP32270]

BEAUTIFUL AND AWESOME.

[@yoban360]

quest 34667 even at minute 16:38

[@KevinP32270]

@@yoban360 it's their choice in their own country. most japanese don't like marrying other ethnic groups either.

[@mominthe209]

The most wise thing I heard was the church owning the title to all property. If one starts selling, it doesn’t take long for the community to be broken up.

[@shanekane8380]

I found this documentary quite interesting and insightful..... on so many different levels. Religious..Societal..Political... of others I've never experienced or been taught. I viewed some humble, simplistic and ethical mindset...that most positively benefits the world. Yet, the lack of education offered (in the name of religion and/or culture) results w/ignorance. Which is bereft and sadly non-encompassing. I didn't find it "racist"; as so many commenters has posted w/their viewpoints. Rather, a mere product of which they were raised and expected to believe&follow. (Within both sides of the equation). Education brings Knowledge~Knowledge brings Balance~ Balance brings Acceptance. Thank you Brent Toombs for uploading this doc........ Great Stuff!

[@vicosee4439]

I love David's and his sons and the God fearing people

[@ragnarulfkjaerligheten7099]

Dave is the doc right? Yea i found them very sympathic.

[@markf350s]

I wish all you people nothing but the best it is so beautiful to see everybody getting along not to say you don't have your problems but it's beautiful to just see the culture like that but there was still a place likeThat left in the world

[@barbarawilder2956]

What beautiful people. Kind, optimistic, helping one another, happy, smiling. Wonderful documentary. God bless.

[@familyandfriends3519]

Go back to Germany and

[@positivetimeline]

Humankind has to follow Mennonites lifestyle. Small peaceful communities. Having own nurse, teachers, no police. They can catch criminal by themselves communicating through phones. Belize has no much hypocrisy and not forcing people to live stupid rules. Pay taxes and live free life.

[@GR-hy3tf]

Julia K ...like small minded racists.

[@kaddylakk2225]

I love how they believe in JESUS they want to study the bible and love others❤

[@yque4733]

Only the parts that can be twisted to suit their racism and bigotry. Got to love that 4 eyed tub of lard.

[@dreamerissak999]

they seem to be hard working people i like them, i like the way the still preserve their nationality mexicans, canadians but they all as one velizean

[@TheEndersMine]

If you spent one week there... you would see them a little different

[@L0V3251NG]

Big Yorg86 true that

[@ej1722]

I enjoyed this documentary. You didn't just get one group of Mennonite. This shows that their way of life evolved.

[@Fersomling]

Sticklers for accuracy will say that the Mennonites came to British Honduras in 1958. "Belize" did not exist at the time. 17.02.17

[@Mauro-ot2ux]

The documentary is good and well put together, the music makes it seem totally amateurish.

[@leomarnovelo6838]

I admire these people. outstanding information

[@WinterDaogas]

50:45 I really like how this boy answers every question. Smart kid.

[@miamackay3661]

People were speaking very softly in places and I couldn't make out what they were saying. I think subtitles were sometimes needed.

[@jaydubya8739]

Separatist doesn’t mean racist

[@sanepillow59]

Then they can go live separately in northern Norway

[@joshoakley4856]

I have watched this so many times.

[@gundulam.3748]

Minute 16: There are a lot of comments regarding the "N-word " and the fact, that they don't want to mix with other (black) people. I think this is not racism. I guess these people are just used only to marry people from their community of faith. In our region Catholics and Protestants did not mix for a very long time. And he is not aware about the meaning of the "N-word" outside his small world. We have similar words that are still a normal term for many people, but in historical context combined with policy the weight changed and it is not politically correct anymore to use them. People with a different background may be hurt.

[@68halima]

Gundula M. Also it would be like asking where are the black or hispanic hassidic Jews, or black Russian orthodox Old Believers. It's just nonsensical.

[@trax-3987]

The more conservative Mennonite groups are like the Amish in that regard. It may be theoretically possible to marry into the group but in practice it almost never happens - even without additional racial barriers. And even if it happens the people who join mostly come from similar background (Mennonites joining the Amish and vice versa).

[@felixndayisdebologne9725]

Having been there I completely agree with you.

[@davidgadson714]

so think use the n word a lot an how is there so many mexicans but no blacks mexican are no where near white there skin color is much closer to black i dont get it lol. mexican are not white yet they seem to mixing with with white

[@beanfriend9534]

Stop taking up for Des racist piece of 💩 he is from Canada he understands the vast world

[@anthonywhite1978]

when I was A kid my grandmother took me to shipyard at the dentist

[@lopezlion3164]

I've lived in Belize all my life. Even though I was well aware of the mennonites as group, I only really knew them as those white people who dressed funny that came to our village every now and again to sell furniture. Their history is very fascinating as well as their culture. Quite an interesting group of people.

[@monikapadilla3949]

LopezLion they are drug traffickers in Mexico !!!

[@guardiandogoargentinos1385]

@@monikapadilla3949 stop spreading lies.

[@christinebuckingham8369]

Esoteric Truth ת kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIizdH15bK-kiKs Watch this documentary about the Mexican Mennonite drug cartel. It is real unfortunately.

[@diliaortiz1939]

Seriously? Wow, who would've thought 🤔🤔🤔

[@christinebuckingham8369]

Dilia Ortiz I know, it’s surreal!

[@scottyflintstone]

this is pretty good!

[@johnwayne4375]

Fascinating people 😅 have a great life bless your hearts 😊

[@annewiebe9561]

one person that spoke was David Dyck i have a brother bt that name .Belize looks like a very nice country. im also a mennonite in Canada.we have one very important thing in common thats our love for the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

[@opie32958]

Hearing the people's life stories and seeing what their lives are like was interesting. Hearing the interviewer grill each one to see if they met his values on racism, or trying to pit the various sects against each other, not so much.

[@awakenedheartroom]

I’m not sure he was trying to do that. He was just wanting to know the differences.

[@rockwellg885]

@@awakenedheartroom not so ,he deffinetly had a agenda ,it was pretty clear to see from the start .

[@4himsanctified]

Those ATV stunts though. Hospitalization waiting to happen.

[@MCP920]

Indeed.

[@gaymichaelis7581]

4himsanctified Yes, I was noticing that also! That girl was asking for it standing up; they needed helmets also!

[@Cycg8gx8]

I love authentic people, great movie.

[@desereeballentineaustinbla6402]

Its wonderful that there is open minnonites congragations or colonies.That are open arms and. welcome all.

[@desereeballentineaustinbla6402]

it is a very intrusting religion and sure different.But its very simple. which I say is so awsome.And I like simple.

[@alexcarter8807]

It's amazing the different groups that decide to go to unlikely places. I grew up in Hawaii and there's a big Mormon temple, I mean, most big and serious temple you'll ever find outside of Salt Lake City, and there's a big Mormon presence around that area, in la'ie. Well, I lived in Punalu'u and then Hau'ula so, towns right close by, and the Mormons wanted us to join them too but we weren't really interested. But I got to go inside the temple once, it's not normally open to "Gentiles" as Mormons call non-Mormons but there's a time like once every 100 years or something it has to be re-purified or something so it's, well, I don't want to say "unclean" but it's not completely holy until it's been re-purified so they can let "Gentiles" in so we got to see the inside of it. It's pretty nice in a churchy sort of way.

[@latinaalma1947]

The Mennonites have made wonderful contributions to Belize...GOOD people!

[@LarzGustafsson]

Yeah, like RACISM.

[@sanepillow59]

They have made great contributions...to their own pockets

[@bambilackner]

watch the fifth estate on the Mennonites drug connection you'll think differently about these people, no man is without sin.

[@ThisTall]

Well they should definitely edit out the part if the video where they claim they are perfect without sin then hey?

[@northernzeus768]

I have watched many, many docs on groups such as this. Amish, Hutterite and Mennonite. The biggest difference from a outsiders perspective. With the Mennonites…. The children smile and laugh. The women look happy. The men are soft spoken and smile fir the camera. You cannot say this about the dour Amish and Hutterites.

[@EmeryShae]

You should look up Giselle Waldner on KZbin. She is a Hutterite from Manitoba who shares about her life as a Hutterite. She is a joyful, happy young woman. I think it varies from colony to colony.

[@tinafriesen6607]

I'm actually a mennonite too . I'm here to say not all mennonites are this set back anymore alot of us are evolved . We drive cars we are allowed phones lol and we dont have to wear such set back clothes either . I'm proud of being a mennonite and our history and unique language and our work ethic . But alot of things these traditional mennonites believe in are so extreme it's something they took from the Bible and made it extreme . I've had first hand experience those extreme rules are quite toxic at times

[@felixndayisdebologne9725]

I met your folks there in Belize , I liked them I was there on a field trip to study the Garifuna. To see the interaction of the two communities was fascinating.

[@EmeryShae]

Agreed. My family is also Mennonite. I have family in Spanish Lookout. But my family here in Canada is completely modern.

[@laurallama73]

2:57 Peaceful coexistence-I can dig that.

[@Empoweringhealthymentallity]

Laura Llama I grew up in there. It’s not what it seems.

[@lunino4374]

@@Empoweringhealthymentallity Can you elaborate?

[@Empoweringhealthymentallity]

oli abuse in all shapes and forms, sexual,rape, physical, emotional and spiritual abuse are abundant in these communities. If you speak up; you will be punished. I know a woman in this very community who was brutally murdered because she spoke of the abuse in her home. Don’t let their plain clothes fool you; they hide behind that appearance.

[@laurallama73]

Kathy 888 yes, Ma’am. I hear you. Media shows us what they think we want to see.

[@suegoulding1341]

Mennonites seem gentle satisfied hard working people. If they're happy can't see any harm. Certainly they have strict views. The people that aren't happy can always leave. I do like the interviewer he's very understanding and has a nice way about himself.

[@TruthSpeaking101]

Soooo, let's excuse or ignore their racism, hunh? Godly with racism in the hearts? Not possible!!!!

[@hazelruddle8639]

Our salvation is through the Lord Jesus ! That says it all ! The traditional Mennonite’s are being led astray, so sad 😞 xxx To actually believe you can ‘shun’ a person, and that person is eternally damned, THAT is not in the bible !!

[@malibudolphin3109]

Reread it. 1 Timothy 1:20 Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme. John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. Mark 8:33 But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter. “Get behind me, Satan!” he said. “You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.”

[@VH-wq6oj]

There are so many positive and negative aspects of this society.

[@javierrodriguez2863]

He asked the question, they don't have individuality.it is the same as asking an italian or chinese, we all have our qualities our choices on how we want to live!

[@rockwellg885]

Definetly agree ,the way they dress is part of their cultural heritage ,identity and collectivism ,when he asked why they all looked the same ,it sat realy wierd with me ,not sure why someone would question a secluded settlement of peoples identity in the way he did ,seems as tho he has issue with people having a collected beliefe and identity .

[@peggyt1243]

51:18 Cannot see those kids going back to horses and buggies. The quad races are a blast. 51:55 hot pink t Shirt looks great: I doubt she will wear home made cotton dresses.

[@aasenprivate5199]

I'm impressed to see all the comments on "such a nice life" by people who seem to be so computer friendly. Let's sum up people's point of view:" What a nice way of life (I say, watching KZbin on my computer) but I can't give up technology"

[@LarzGustafsson]

Pastor Dyck is a righteous man with a biblical view.

[@willemlangeveld176]

zeer schone film, sorry ik spreek alleen hollands .dank.

[@latinaalma1947]

THe Mennonites have beautiful farms and without them Belize wou,Belize d not only be much poorer as it was in the past...they feed the cost ryWhe. Zi cruised there in the latr 90s fold was imlorted..mostly from England and hugely expensive salad cream etc. Now so much is available thanks to,the Mennonites. Everyone benefits from their presence !

[@cliffclark8682]

excellently balanced

[@susanray4847]

What a great people and culture...wish I was part it...

[@bishonenprincess4360]

Why???

[@reh3997]

Informative, but the choice of music was very poor.