Lecture 19 - World Of Discovery

Question 1

What is the Hutterites’ stance on violence?

Answer 1

Pacifist

Hutterites promote peace and non-violence.

Question 2

What religion do Hutterites practice?

Answer 2

Anabaptist, people are baptized as adults

This emphasizes personal faith and commitment.

Question 3

Do Hutterites believe in evolution?

Answer 3

No

Hutterites reject the theory of evolution.

Question 4

What is meant by ‘Community of Goods’ in Hutterite culture?

Answer 4

Sharing material and spiritual things in the community

This reflects their values of love for God and neighbors.

Question 5

What is the Hutterites’ view on the separation of church and state?

Answer 5

They believe in separation of church and state

This promotes religious freedom and community governance.

Question 6

What are the primary ways Hutterites make a living?

Answer 6

Sustainable crop farming, gardening, livestock, manufacturing, embracing new technology, other aspects of exchange, self sustaining lifestyle

These practices support their community and economic independence.

Question 7

How is work divided among Hutterites?

Answer 7

Strict division of labour between men and women

This division follows traditional gender roles.

Question 8

What happens to a woman when she gets married in Hutterite culture?

Answer 8

She moves to her husband’s colony

This reflects the community’s residential patterns.

Question 9

What is the day-to-day language used by Hutterites?

Answer 9

Hutterisch

This language is specific to their community.

Question 10

What languages are spoken by Hutterites and their cultural context?

Answer 10

Hutterisch is used in the day to day inter-community interaction.

High German is spoken in church.

English is spoken when needed, like when communicating with customers.

Question 11

What other language is commonly spoken by Hutterites?

Answer 11

English

English is used for communication outside the community.