These Americans Are Stuck in the 1800s (Not Amish)
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Have you heard of the Mennonites? They are an offshoot of the Amish (a sub-sect of Christianity that originates in Switzerland in the 1800s). Today, the Mennonites live in small communities around the Midwest, USA, as well as in Belize, Bolivia and other countries in Latin America. What's fascianting is that they live a completely isolated life without the use of internet, TV or music -- something that is almost impossible to comprehend in today's society.
Thanks to my friends Zach and Janki, I was able to get secret access into a Mennonite community in northern Wisconsin, where I was able to learn about their bizarre way of life. I was even invited into one of their homes for a meal, and it was an out-of-body experience, to say the least!
What do you think about the Mennonites? Do you agree or disagree with their way of life? I'd love to hear from you in the comments below!
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Just out of curiosity, have you ever heard of Mennonites before watching this video? I really enjoyed telling this story and this year, I plan to share more stories about the lesser known communities in the USA 🇺🇸
In a family guy episode, yes. When their car breaks down and they end up in an Amish community and Peter makes a joke saying something like "By Mennonites", but I always thought Mennonites and Amish were the same.
Yep. There are some that live here. You see them in the stores. They shop at Walmart too. Tommy is from Ohio and used to the Amish so he was surprised to see the Mennonites out at the stores and restaurants here but we are used to it. I grew up Southern Baptist (my Dad was a Preacher) and we weren't allowed to wear pants or listen to secular music (think Duggars). When we flooded during hurricane Harvey, the Red Cross or FEMA were nowhere to be seen but the Mennonites showed up with plates of food and helped people clean up their flooded homes. Good people.
Some of my ancestors were Mennonites. Thanks for this video!
@@Flamableninja, Mennonite is a more modern version of Amish. Amish don’t have electricity or phone and they drive horse and buggy. They don’t indulge in any modern lifestyle or have modern amenities. Mennonites drive cars and have electricity, but like the Amish, the don’t have internet or watch television
Knew about it from "breaking amish" reality tv show where amish/mennonites moves to New York
As an Orthodox Christian I find their community very interesting. The people seem so kind. I can see how someone would find fulfillment and comfort in their lifestyle. Love this video!
I am Orthodox as well! Peace upon you sister, what rite to you belong too?
Are you from Ethiopia? That's the only place I can think of that has black people and orthodox christianity lol
I find quite some things similar between myself (an Orthodox) and the mennonites
they are super kind!
@@MishaElRusitoI don’t think she is coz I can tell an Ethiopian when I see one lmao im Eritrean orthodox btw we’re pretty much the same with Ethiopians..I’m curious to know where’s she’s from coz as you said the only black orthodox I know are us Eritreans and Ethiopians
Where I live in Canada, I'm surrounded by Mennonites. They are the kindest and hardworking people I've ever met. I'm in Hvac and everytime I'm in a Mennonite house for work they always invite me to stay for dinner.
I’m in Canada too🤩🥰
I’m in Canada too th-cam.com/users/sgaming/emoji/7ff574f2/emoji_u1f929.png
Amazing !! Thanks for sharing!
You find them in the Chaco, Belize, Campeche etc
Which province do you live in ( I Live in Brampton, Ontario )
They seem like very deciplinced and humble people with good morals and values. Much respect. Ty for showing us this and keep up the great videos!
And brainwashed. God tells them to dress modestly? God doesn’t care what you do, how you dress, how you talk! Because God is inside everything and is experiencing itself as us!
They certainly have many good morals so many horrifying ones as well.
@@amandajones4549the irony of you thinking they’re the ones that are brainwashed. God doesn’t care what you do?! 🤦♀️
@@Biggums_Tyrone exactly! God is the energy source for all things! It has split itself into so many parts so it can experience everything! There is no book that’s is the word of the source! If you are part of a religion, you’re brainwashed!
Lol. Ok, maybe the no pornography rule makes sense, but no music? No internet? No high school and college? That's not "good morals and values". That's just abusive.
Very good documentary, the Mennonite pastor is very calm and focused on his convictions. I really liked.
Minas Gerais - Brasil 🇧🇷
Também sou BR
Você mora aonde?
Beraba
Aqui no RS, Brasil, também temos comunidades meninotas. Mas elas não são tão tradicionais como as do vídeo.
sp 🙋🏼
Também sou de MG 😊
We have an incredible Mennonite and Amish community in Holmes County Ohio. The most honest hard working folks I’ve had the pleasure to work with. ✝️
Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. And those who were given the Scripture did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account. (19)
@@Mr8dhawiil Allah is not the true God though the true God is the "I am that I am" the God of Abraham & Isaac & the Father God of Jesus ✝️ who is God the Son and the Holy Spirit God the spirit! JESUS IS Lord! ❤✝️🙌
Holy kiss is not mouth to mouth pls
These people shelter themselves from a toxic society, good on them. Respect
What's toxic, exactly? Knowing who Taylor Swift is isn't "toxic". Having a reasonable number of kids isn't toxic. If anything, the Mennonite lifestyle seems toxic. No pornography I can understand, but no music?
@@MirzaAhmed89 Mennonites are actually closer to Muslims in lifestyle than modern Americans.
@@MirzaAhmed89 Seriously? Pregnant fucking men. That's what were dealing with right now.
I'm not a mennonite, but I can understand their principles. They basically just don't want to conform on this world as the bible states we should not love the world neither the things of this world. And i respect that. If you are a christian who has a conviction and can flee from worldliness and has the will power not to conform on worldliness while living in the modern life style then that's good for you.
@Janver0118 the USA today is the most immoral society to ever exist in human history. If someone cannot see that clearly, they are blinded by their own immoral state of mind.
I'd give anything to be a part of this community. We all need love and togetherness and its all what this community offers.
About 4 months ago I received an invite to a Thanksgiving singing from some mennonites and was then invited to the Lena mennonite church and I have to say it was the most beautiful religious experience I ever had!! I have only missed church once since then (going twice a week and a Bible study once a week. I've never felt closer to God than I do now! I encourage everyone to experience this like I have and the singing literally makes you feel closer to God!! Soooo beautiful. I would like to thank God for putting these people In my life!
Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. And those who were given the Scripture did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account. (19)
Church feels good cause you are around people. Being around a group of people who care about you is the greatest boost to your mental health you can ever get. I personally am not a believer but I love church as an adult. Hated as a kid, But now that I have less friends and people to hang out with its a nice get away from the loneliness of life as an adult. BTW I don't lie to them, I let them know I'm not of faith or have any beliefs of god. But they don't mind mostly, there are a few who wont talk to me cause they think I'm a bad person for not "converting" to there faith and that's OK. I still show up and enjoy being around people and hearing there tales from the bible and so on. I wish I could believe, but every time I try I can't bring myself to TRULY have faith in a god even tho I wish I could.
@@Mr8dhawiil Boy, you're a real sicko. Go see a shrink before it's too late . . . *Sahih al-Bukhari vol 5 bk 58:236* “Allah's Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) married Aisha when she was 6 years old, and _consummated_ when she was 9”
*Qur'an 65:1, 4* "When divorcing women, know their waiting period. For women past the age of menstruation, their waiting period is 3 months - and those who have _NOT_ menstruated yet as well."
*Sahih al-Bukhari vol 7 book 62 number 64:* “Allah's Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) married her when she was 6 years old and he _consummated_ his marriage when she was 9 years old”
*Sahih Bukhari Vol 7, Book 62, Nr 16* "The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said, 'Did you marry a virgin or a matron?' I replied, 'A matron.' He said, “Why didn’t you marry a young girl so that you may play with her and she with you?'"
Me I want to volunteer to their farms any one with conction 🙏🙏
@@Mr8dhawiilGet out, no one here is interested in your Islam
They aren’t “stuck” in the 1800’s. They live in the modern world according to their principles and beliefs.
Yea… he’s just trying to get views with that title… horrible title
Except the cars, electricity and agriculture/hunting. They live like in the 1800's. I mean they don't have wi-fi or tvs
@@joshdu9278 And no national dishes of usa MCdonald and KFC
😂😂😂 they need to get out that time zone. That's wild 😂😂
Answer this if they were muslim it would be radikal islamists but they christians its alright ?? Why we muslim are always the bad ones, bc our religion is the true one . Love God not idols
I grew up a Mennonite and I am Nigerian. Yes I went to college and became a doctor, but I won’t trade my upbringing in the Mennonite faith for anything. It helped to equip me with principles that I still apply to my daily life. Thank you drew for this, when I saw the clip on IG I couldn’t help but come watch it here🎊🎊🍾🎉🎉🎉
I've never heard of that in Nigeria
We have such in Nigeria??
in Nigeria? what's the place called so we can look it up
@@someone_weird9you know you can be from anywhere and practice any religion right? You don't have to be from any specific place, culture etc.
Where in Nigeria 🇳🇬 did you live and grow up? I've never heard of any menolite community in Nigeria.
Viveria feliz em uma comunidade dessa. Deve ser maravilhoso!
Se vc n fosse queimada na fogueira 😂 viveria sim
I'm an English teacher in France and I've used some of your videos in class, love your stuff!
Wow. Your students were so "tolerant" then.
Why so mad @@Yonisaj12
J'aurais aimé vous avoir comme professeur alors hahaha.
He ben ça change des profs gauchistes
@@PitiKiwiToutVert Sûrement un prof de campagne. Ma prof d'histoire chantais le Chant des Partisans dans les couloirs de mon collège.
This is honestly better than living on my freaking phone all day. Good for them, i wish them the best.
Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. And those who were given the Scripture did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account. (19)
@@Mr8dhawiilstop misleading us
I have only interacted with the Amish in Lancaster Co in PA. Some of them do come into Philadelphia. They work in the Reading Terminal Market.
They are among the nicest people I have ever met. They're wonderful people.
Nobody's forcing you, go live in the woods.
@@Mr8dhawiil Ex Muslim here,
You are insane.
Christianity is the only way to the Elohim and salvation
☦
No technology , no Internet and they still live better than us
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@@marcodipietro8835 👏
yea like mom im bored wheres my phone oh u dont have one
They have wealth so they can live this type of life.
How do you know?
I’m Canadian and spent most of my childhood growing up in farm country. A few blocks from where I lived was a Mennonite family, and they would babysit me and my sisters when we had days off of school and our parents were busy. I remember being fascinated by the inside of their house because it really looked like something out of the 1800s. I also liked seeing the animals that they had on their farm. This family had 8 children and I can remember them teaching me and my sister how to play marbles and an old school game called jacks.
When my mother had a stroke, they were the first people who came to help out and helped take care of me and my sisters. They also used to bring us fresh pies and other baked goods during the holidays. I moved to a more urban area over 3 hours away when I was 12, but I still go back to visit the area when I can because I still have some family and close friends who live there. Unfortunately, the last time I saw this Mennonite family was in 2015, and I have no idea what happened to them or where they went. I still think about them sometimes though and hope they’re doing well. They were some of the nicest people I’ve ever met.
As a fellow Jewish dude, it's interesting to learn about religions especially the various sects of Christianity. I didn't know a community like this exists in Wisconsin, great upload, and thanks for teaching people about different cultures we don't have enough of that in this world.
Thanks ! And Shabbat shalom!
@@drewbinsky שבת שלום
@drewbinsky they reminded me of Hasidic Jews. Did they to you? Basing it all on your video.
Shabbat Shalom
Jesus was Jewish and we Christians pray to the god of Israel
I grew up in a Mennonite community with connections to this community and recognized some folks. I'm very surprised they allowed you to film inside their church.
Why don't they allow to record inside the church?.
for me it looks like he was hiding a camera :D
@@piotrkmiecdo u rlly think he hide the camera 15:36 🤣
Can you please explain why listening to music is not allowed?
@@JuliaSochnikova these Mennonites are allowed to listen to music but only a accapella music without instruments. This is an important part of their culture they want to maintain.
When i moved from asia to the US and went to college in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, it was the first time i’ve known about the Mennonites and they are the kindest people. I went to their church and the pastor even invited me over to his house for thanksgiving since i had no family around. Miss the good times spent with them.
VA. love it, sweet VA.
You can feel the happiness around them.😊😊
I'm Catholic (our parish is tiny). The Mennonites are some of the best people you will ever meet. I'm in a wheelchair, and they have built me, not one, but TWO handicapped ramps. The first one was built when I still used a walker, 15 years ago. Last year, now that I use a wheelchair, they came back and built a new ramp that is not as steep. They did this for free!! I only had to buy the lumber. The ladies came to visit with me, while the men worked on the ramp. They brought food as well. One of the ladies has adopted two black inner city girls. They are amazing people who truly live their Christianity.
Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. And those who were given the Scripture did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account. (19)
In most Catholic churches there is no sense of community anymore. Most people just come to church , stick to themselves and go home. It was not that way in the Bible with Jesus. They can learn from these people.
@@TheBooty28 We can all learn from each other. God bless you.
Amazing food!!!
@@Mr8dhawiilIslam is an antichrist religion and Muhammad even said he was possessed by a demon at one point (if not the whole time). Without lies, Islam dies
Wow....great insight. These people are quite principled and genuinely nice. Bless their hearts and thank you for showing this.
As an African this is my first time hearing about them thanks to you 🤝 I'm blessed
Mennonite and Amish communities are very interesting. They're probably the hardest working people you'll ever find.
Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. And those who were given the Scripture did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account. (19)
Honestly I kind of envy them. They’re not punching a clock or eating our toxic food they’re not poisoned by media or televisions or phones. I know it’s hard work but also seems like a simpler life at the same time. Idk, it seems wonderful to me 🤷♀️
Oh my goodness, this was filmed in my home town! The Mennonite community in the area are so kind. If you ever find yourself in North East Wisconsin, I recommend a trip to their store, Brubakers. It truly is a local gem full of delicious handmade sandwiches, meats, and snacks.
I’ve been to that store! Awesome pastries 🥐
I live Wisconsin a lot ARoun me love them
This is not just a travel channel ....This is a cultural documentary that makes me appreciate our planet and I will support this channel till I'm an old woman. 🥰👍
Amen.
This opened my eyes to a whole new world!
amen!
Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. And those who were given the Scripture did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account. (19)
Drew’s whole attitude has propped me up through family deaths, illness, moving. Early on, when he said “We are all the same,” I burst into tears, as I believe that, too.
Inspiring community! We need this nowadays. Simple life yet beautiful and full of contentment.
Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. And those who were given the Scripture did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account. (19)
@Mr8dhawiil Why copy and paste your comment 100 times, God bless you but you unfortunately have no point to make.
I am a Protestant, but seeing this video i respect them. God bless them
You should respect everyone anyway
I find these people fascinating. The first prepper's.
Thank you Drew.
Your point is valid but they are not even close to the first preppers.
Theyre actually just communists living in a community
Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. And those who were given the Scripture did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account. (19)
Respect from Japan‼️🇯🇵😃
I am Japanese Christian.⛪🙂
❤️
Hello. I lived in Japan for 7 years. Hugs from Missouri, U.S.A.
God bless you! ❤
I’ve genuinely never seen or heard of an Asian Christian/religious person before. Wow, this is my first time.
@@murderedbyLife_ India's state called Goa has an 88% Christian population (Goa was the former colony of Portugal) , then Nagaland state has 93% Christian population and then "Daman and Diu" was the colony of France so it has 60% Christian population as well... :)
Half my family are mennonites! I’m not a Mennonite myself but we still have family get togethers and they always love hosting thanksgiving. There food is also the best food I’ve ever had
I grew up baptist. Once a month after church service we had a big pot luck supper. Excellent food !!
Wenn man die Gruppe der Menoniten verlässt ist man also nicht ausgeschlossen von der Familie?
Yes their food must be really Good, Not that I have tasted it Yet but I have done research on the Amish and Mennonite and the beautiful woman and I have learned that these virtues woman cook everything from scratch and they grow their own food. I really admire them because they seem to Live by the Blue Book, The Bible and I too have their same Beliefs but as a difference to them God has put me in the world as salt to the nations and i often realize how short i Fall😢 which i hate because yes like that man said "bad company corrupts good morals" you can find this verse in the bible, 1 Corinthians 15:33 KJV, and what does this mean? I will give you an example, I have a Neighbor but this neighbor sometimes likes to cuss and to her it's normal but me knowing that God hates Profanity I don't say those words mostly but sometimes when I get mad at my children because they are disobeying me I tend to spit out an profane word but soon as I realize I've been corrupted because I've been keeping company with my neighbor and so I become influenced by her but as soon as I realize I speak to God at that moment and I apologize to Him and I know He Forgives me and I try Not to speak and Idle word again. Being a Christian is Not only Believing what Christ done but it is also Living the life He calls us to do in other words we read the Bible and we Live by His words, that's why Jesus says in James 1:-22-25, KJV, But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face on a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.
Just thought I'd share some Valuable information.
These people I envy, and the older I get, the more I wish I could be like them.
same here
@@XV-yc9bqme too.
I don't envy them but I wish I lived in a world like theirs but at least I know that where I Am is ok because Jesus has put us where we are at because we are the salt of the world, so that the world sees how we live and they may follow us to Salvation.😊
You can be without being "just like them" either. Self sufficiency is totally possible, it just recquires alot of hard work.
@jocm99 , yes I CAN. Just need to retrain myself how to do it. I have gotten soft in my age 😞
I know no community is perfect. Nor is there always an ideal lifestyle. But the Mennonite for the most part have found a balance. They admit they have all the same struggles as the rest of us. Nicely done Drew and team.
Well said!
So true
Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. And those who were given the Scripture did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account. (19)
@@Mr8dhawiil say that to isis bro hahaha
The music thing is odd.
Thanks for visiting this community and sharing about their way of life and faith without making light of their beliefs. Our family is very religious (not Mennonite) and my kids really enjoy your content. It was nice to have someone showcase Christian beliefs and traditional values without mocking or speaking negatively. God bless and safe travels!
Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. And those who were given the Scripture did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account. (19)
@@Mr8dhawiilStop spreading misinformation
@@Panda-is1qs Aisha: "But, I'm _only_ nine."
Allah's Messenger (Peace Be Upon Him): "You're just _FINE!"_
Roses are red, violets are blue, Aisha was 9 and Allah's Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) was 52.
*Sahih al-Bukhari vol 5 bk 58:236* “Allah's Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) married Aisha when she was 6 years old, and _consummated_ when she was 9”
*Qur'an 65:1, 4* "When divorcing women, know their waiting period. For women past the age of menstruation, their waiting period is 3 months - and those who have _NOT_ menstruated yet as well."
*Sahih al-Bukhari vol 7 book 62 number 64:* “Allah's Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) married her when she was 6 years old and he _consummated_ his marriage when she was 9 years old”
*Sahih Bukhari Vol 7, Book 62, Nr 16* "The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said, 'Did you marry a virgin or a matron?' I replied, 'A matron.' He said, “Why didn’t you marry a young girl so that you may play with her and she with you?'"
Thanks for sharing, am watching from Uganda 🇺🇬🇺🇬
I'm from Egypt,and I'm really looking for this life I'm loving all this people ❤
I like the calm attitudes they all have. Good video
They seemed like the kindess peoplr you could ever meet. What a blessing for them to welcome you in
This is one of my favorite contents already. I appreciate the life style of Mennonites. It's stress-free. It's beautiful. Thank you for featuring this.
They are absolutely right! The world would be better if everyone had these values.
Not really, there's alot of issues within this community. Especially rape and pedophilia.
I respect their opening and welcoming gesture how they treated you with love. I don't follow their beliefs but what I like is how they showed us how they do and live their life.
We can have more of this thank you from South Africa
We will always support you, Drew. Keep working hard.
Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. And those who were given the Scripture did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account. (19)
They are so kind 🙏
As a Muslim who is born and lived my entire 14 years old in ( not very ) Conservative societies,
they look like Bedouins but in the farme or like Peasants in Palestine,
I fell like they are close to us and they also have a great hospitality : )
I hate seeing them in Palestine or in most Arab countries there are numbers getting lower and lower, and also in USA It is clear that their numbers are decreasing
And when I see thier simple life and their faith I just fell like the life is beautiful
They are such a respectful and cute community I hope for them the good luck🙏
love the video!
Thanks for your efforts
Palestine?? What's that???
@@VenosEvans google it
Thank you for being so respectful and kind to these people. I’m not sure if I could have held my tongue during some of those conversations. To each their own.
Dear Drew. Thank you very much for this respectful video. Greetings from North Germany. In our Area we have some very liberal Mennonite Churches. Dieing churches, mostly old people. In other areas we have different groups. Many came frome Russia the last 40 years and they are very conservative. Others came von Paraguay. Best wishes and greetings.
id love to be part of this community, theyre just living a simple life
watching all the way from Fiji, GOD BLESS❤
I thought the same. I just wonder if I would get used to it easily. I'm not that young anymore in order to do such a big change. Maybe not even hardly I would get used 😅😅😅😅 I believe they're closer to the ideal world than any other community. God bless them.
I find this all a bit baffling, but they do seem very gentle and kind.. and that prayer when they sat down to eat, remembering there are hungry folks in the world and being thankful, really moved me for some reason ❤
Thank you for sharing these families that no longer exist today.
As an African I feel very connected to this way of life and most of their religious beliefs.
There are Mennonites in Africa as well!
Like bruh black people are banned
"I agree" - 👴🏻
@@gwnben Your own ancestors most likely lived in mud shacks as well - whether you're from Europe, Asia, Africa, Northern or Southern America. And I'm talking your ancestors from barely 300ish years ago buddy.
I do love your travels bro... But that was one of my best the way you recorded it on video you really respected their privacy... great job.
Some things seem a little extreme but all around seems like a good wholesome life.
1800s? They have electricity, indoor plumbing, and cell phones. 🤔
They just live on a farm.
It's intriguing to me, as a Dutch just like Menno Simons used to be, that these stems of religion dating back to the 16th century are still in place today, with no following back in the homeland. I notice a lot of shared values of how my father used to grow up back in the 60's in rural Eastern Netherlands: large families, being self-sufficient, belief, hard working, making the best of the land and a sense of down-to-earthness and being welcome. It seems like these communities across the world preserved, in a way, what farmer life in the Netherlands used to be like back in the day.
yes I agree- it's so bizarre!
Ja, eigenlijk wel jammer dat we niet meer zo leven. Ik zou het wel mooi vinden om op een gemeenschapsachtige manier te leven van de natuur en voor elkaar zorgen, daar is echt wel behoefte aan in onze individuele cultuur. Dat gezegd hebbende denk ik niet dat ik het vol zou houden bij hun, het is veel te strict wat mij betreft. Als ze lossere leefregels hadden zou het perfect zijn en ik interpreteer spiritualiteit en geloof ook anders. Aan de andere kant snap ik heel goed de angst dat hun levensstijl op houd te bestaan als het te vrij wordt. Jaren 1960 in Twente was dus een beetje dit ja? Nog wel kort geleden dan, is snel 180 graden gedraaid...
'Doopsgezinden' we say, but yeah, as they are so open-minded and integrated in society, they're under the radar.
@@drewbinskyhow is it bizzare? Its just different from your sheep like life
@@drewbinskyyou keep bra ding it bizzare? Why??? You are being very patronising and judgemental. I as an African find many of their ways relatable. Stop constantly calling other people's beliefs and ways of life as bizarre simply because they are not identical to your way of life.... Let them be.
My husband and I lived next to a Mennonite community for about 6 years. What a wonderful, caring, and ready to help at any time group of people. Loved this video!
How i wish I live like these people! One of the few groups of people that are still with sanity.
No matter how crazy some parts of it may seem, they don’t have to worry about multiculturalism or the drama and perverseness on social media and the internet. Just a simple, traditonal life. I’m sure most of them are happy because they know no other way of life and have big families and actual meaningful daily responsibilities unlike those in the modern world.
I like the calm attitudes they all have)))
I stayed with a Mennonite family down in Filadelfia, Paraguay. Very different than the Mennonites in this video and Pennsylvania where I went to university. They used internet because I booked through AirBnB and were a bit more modern but super nice and hard working. It was a great experience.
Watching from South Africa. I'm inspired 💯
Me too! 🇿🇦🇿🇦
Same here I would love to live like this city life very stressful it's very easy to disconnect with God in the city.
I could see me being truly happy in a community like that.
I live in Sheboygan Wisconsin 1 hour south of Green Bay! I like seeing videos where people are in my state/area 😁 We all need to go back to living off of our land. Let's unhook ourselves from this crooked toxic system...it is possible! Thanx Drew for another great video. Love exploring different cultures through you and your channel 💖
Love Sheboygan!!!!!
You're not too far from me I'm from Door County
@@alanahr5and you’re not far from me, I’m in Appleton
What all we need i noticed from This Video is Drews attitude towards the people he meets...
The just absorbs and never questions the ideals of the people he meet, in this video or everywhere he goes.
U dont have to like every Available ideal out there, just dont come off hating whatever is against your ideals, thats when people can learn from you
Never was bored before the internet came along! So intersting to see the many different ways people live and thrive
Yeah I found that statement he made a bit odd. Being GenX, I was almost thirty years old before going on the internet. Never cared much about this computer fake realm.I really don't find the interwebs all that interesting or captivating for long periods. I mean it is okay but nothing special.From time to time I watch some videos I find on the youtube that seem pleasant and insightful. I am someone that doesn't have social media and I don't own a cell phone and never will.I also don't own a tel-a-lie vision and have not watch one since about 2011. I prefer being out in nature and quiet solitude. I much prefer my life and times back before ever having spent time on the internet. It was just a far more authentic time to me.
@@tweevers2 "A far more authentic time to me" no? Internet isn't just for watching videos and going on social media. It's literally the biggest library that humanity has ever had. Everything you need in terms of pure information you can get for free on the internet.
Hell, there's full Ph.Ds studies being shared for free on the internet. Internet is a tool, use it as such.
Muchas Gracias. Muy buen video.
"Without the internet life can get pretty boring?' So until the advent of the internet, everybody was just bored throughout history? LO. L
😂yeahhhh!!!
Gen Z
I came here to say that. My exact thoughts.
Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. And those who were given the Scripture did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account. (19)
Kinda yeah. Lol Imo, one of the things kids today miss out on is learning how to be bored.
This is what it looks like when a community works together instead of be forced to compete with each other for somebody else profit motives.
i grew up in ohio amish is just a way of life around here. love it or hate it it aint going anywhere and its such a unique culture. im proud to say ive grown up with and congregated with the amish and mens my whole life
I went there for the fall and it was fun. Its beautiful down there during late October
We can learn a lot from them!!!!!!
Especially the way the world is looking today 🙏🏻
Such nice people... you can feel their warmth... ♡
I'm ethnically Mennonite! My family is from the Dutch Mennonite line. The Mennonites in this video are from the Swiss Mennonite line. But we still share a lot of the same beliefs, even if we now live different lifestyles.
Your side of menonite accept internets,
Thank you so much Drew for doing this story!
They welcomed you with open arms. Seem like good people ! Thanks for the vid drew!
DREW! i woke up today to the sound of this and NEEDED to watch it! you're the best at what you do 💗
Weezer refeence
I cannot get enough of your videos. Thanks so much for showing us the Mennonites. Inspiring. 🙏👍🤝👊🌿👏
I have family in PA and there was a Mennonite family across the street from my grandma's house in a subdivision. I never interacted with them, just a wave if I caught one of them outside so I don't know about their life. Your video is very interesting and I think that as with the Amish, there are variations within the Mennonite religion. For example, the family I had seen had three children and didn't live on a farm. Thank you for continuing to showcase tribes of humanity that most of us have no knowledge of!
When we lived in East Central Wisconsin we shopped at a Mennonite natural food store near us and it was wonderful. The people who worked there were very outgoing and humble, and their natural foods were plentiful. I admire their lifestyle.
Loved this Mennonite story.Keep them coming.Your channel is fantastic.Saw all of your trips to the 197 ,I do believe, different countries.
Between the craftsmanship in their home, the meticulous canning, ornate quilts, and extensive livestock I am completely awed by their self-sufficiency and work ethic. What a beautiful group of people.
This is growing up on the farm in the 1970’s
The community and self-sufficiency is lovely!!! 💖💚💙 Rock on Mennonites!!! Basically every day is full of togetherness, every night is a sleepover, and REAL food is being cultivated and crafted, lovingly prepared and shared. They definitely have some of the most important things fully enshrined and in living practice. What a great episode Drew!
Dios realmente los apoya en todo se ve la bondad de Dios en ellos 🙌🏼 felicitaciones desde Uruguay 🇺🇾
I love learning about different people lifestyles. Welldone 👏💪
This was a wonderful video. Thank you.
This video was worthy of watching. Thx for sharing man.
I'm honestly impressed how their lives are focused on living, far from the toxic society and fake dopamins, all the irrelevance that makes our days. Otherwise, not listening to music for example is insane, that's literally one of the greatest pleasures in life if you ask me
Mennonites are genuinely great people. Always ready to help and are super kind. ❤
I am a Mennonite from Michigan. There are thousands of different kinds of Mennonite and I have yet to see someone realize that and not misrepresent them.
Ha, same thoughts I have. I'm from Belize and we're almost more technologically advanced than the world around us.
Everyone thinks all Mennonites look alike, dress alike, talk alike, and so forth....We Mennos come in many flavors....lol
I'm from Sri Lanka. I have heard about Amish, Mormon and Mennonite people through books and the internet.
Thanks for the video.
Always cherished your channel.
My grandmother was a Reformed Mennonite. The children could wear what they wanted until they were baptized. They had cars, but they had to be black. They had a special radio that only broadcast the weather.
I live by them. We all just like a calm, relaxed, simple life.
Yi quiero una vida así
So first of all I'm a Mennonite, and this is a great video. But there's a few too many blanket statements such as "Menonnites don't listen to music" because many do. Mennonites are very diverse.
Curious only. Do you allow outsiders to convert to your religion? Not that I would. I cherish my spiritual Native American Indigenous spirituality. Would never give that up. We N' De Ya Ho. Wado
@Jackie-l6p My church definitely does. I would say most Mennonites more liberal than Amish would allow it, but not necessarily are doing a lot of mission work to get new members.
I commend them, God be with them all, I feel we would all be better to live in such a way.❤
@@jeanlawson9133 Who the hell is " We"?
@@ethandollarhide7943 Do you have something against the Mennonites?
@retroryan838 I oppose all types of Abrahamic Ideology
I love this ,so peaceful
I was in pennsylvania a month ago and them boys were there, along wity the amish. Real OG Americans, salute 💯🇺🇲
Helle@timothydonovan5647cacan we talk please 🙏
Beautiful content! I wanna visit their community❤!
Wow! What a beautiful community ❤
Great video! Maybe you could do a video on a Native American tribe? That would be super interesting too
That is a good idea. Hope this get picked up
They're not trapped, they the ones who escaped.
The wife is treated like a baby making cow and the only reason most of them accept their life is because it's all theyve ever known. It's an illusion of choice. They have no internet or computer skills, social skills, people skills, tolerance... no experience etc. So the ones that do escape, end up becoming addicts in real world. The communism thing they have going works well though.
Agreed!
Ignorance is Bliss proven
Ignorance is bliss
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@@hdsamteignorance is still ignorance
I love this lifestyle. It’s simple and it reminds me of a time when I was young and we barely had a black-and-white little TV in our living room. It only had three channels, but we went outside to play. We didn’t have Internet. We didn’t have cell phones sometimes I just feel so bad for the kids today.
Great video, Drew. Really enjoyed this one. Always fascinating to see how other communities live.
More to come!
As you can see, all of them have bright faces. It means they really follow Jesus's path with strong faith. I hope the world will like this in the future. Amen 🙌✝️🙏
I don’t know if I could do without some things but I love their morals and values.
Wonderful!!! 😀🌾