tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post1493477828765434281..comments2024-01-11T23:48:46.776-08:00Comments on A hutterite blog : Hutterite Myths, Fact or Fiction?Louie Vetterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043398291118229944noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-43606474071788213942018-10-17T09:24:07.232-07:002018-10-17T09:24:07.232-07:00It is a fact some leaders abuse power! ... this wa...It is a fact some leaders abuse power! ... this was not intended to be and for sure not God given but is from Satan's school; A note on education it has its place but no amount of education can replace the fruits of the spirit and love for your fellow man....we somehow have forgotten that God in his wisdom provides the smarts we need to survive if we don't forget to be thankful to the Maker and Giver; we have been misled by education and technology! We fool ourselves by thinking we are in control with our gadgets and technology and higher education; God is control! We should let him do more and not try to outdo the Maker who gave us the air we breathe! Education and Technology has succeeded in distracting us from be grateful and thankful to our Creator;Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10308236529020113985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-53703013451299836462018-01-01T06:43:52.903-08:002018-01-01T06:43:52.903-08:00Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.
Pe...Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.<br /> People in general will resist what they don’t understand. <br /> Your question on how hutterites view non-believers. The bible teaches that we are all made in the image of God, therefore we are of incalculable and intrinsic value and worth, both believer and non-believer so that gives us a base and a bond with every other human being. <br /><br /> Thank you for your questions.<br /><br />With respect,<br /> <br />Louie VetterLouie Vetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043398291118229944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-58450311697080560502018-01-01T01:36:14.262-08:002018-01-01T01:36:14.262-08:00First of all, I'd like to thank you for taking...First of all, I'd like to thank you for taking the time to clear thess sorts of myths. I have lived near Hutterites for most of my life, and, believe me, people believe all sorts of nonsense about them.<br /><br />Secondly, how do Hutterites view non-believers? I follow the gods of my ancestors, but I do not treat them like gods. More like teachers. I certainly do not make sacrifices or worship idols. Obviously, I don't share many beliefs with the Hutterites, but there are certain ones I do. I am a peaceful person who respects most anyone's religious and spiritual beliefs.<br /><br />Does any of that affect one's ability to associate with them?<br /><br /><br />With respect,<br /><br />KRKRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-9300456752199526192017-09-14T20:13:12.896-07:002017-09-14T20:13:12.896-07:00Why should young children not be around machinery?...Why should young children not be around machinery? This happens on every family farm there is not just hutterites. I was driving a tractor as soon as my feet could reach the pedals. And you can be sure we were well trained before we were turned loose on our own not only for our safety but because that equipment is very valuable. Farm kids are a whole different breed than spoiled city kids. We work along side our parents for the good of the family even more so now days then in years past because it's become so hard to make ends meet from farming alone many farmers work a full time job as well.Turbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05253714783225901204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-84958816112236299912017-07-02T20:24:45.290-07:002017-07-02T20:24:45.290-07:00Has your mother told the store manager?Has your mother told the store manager?Louie Vetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043398291118229944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-59418270563587163152017-07-02T14:09:57.142-07:002017-07-02T14:09:57.142-07:00My mother works at a thrift store. She is consiste...My mother works at a thrift store. She is consistently aghast at the volume of goods that the local Hutterites steal from the store. Even toilet paper from the bathroom constantly goes missing after a Hutterite restroom visit. A Hutterite women will keep her busy while three of her friends stuff the folds of their clothes with goods. They remove price tags. They take jewellery. They switch price tags. My neighbour who briefly worked with them says they are simply thieves who believe they are taking what's rightfully theirs. Disgusting. Deal with this, please. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-70364884954461457782016-12-10T09:15:34.692-08:002016-12-10T09:15:34.692-08:00Absolutely correct and so well said! But why are H...Absolutely correct and so well said! But why are Hutterites, who are supposed to be a light in the world falling deeper into sin? Because they are forsaking the Bible as the Word of God and going after false gospels and lusts of their own flesh! But there are still devout among us who strive for righteousness and godliness. To God be the glory! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-15412415533071103852016-02-13T07:15:02.323-08:002016-02-13T07:15:02.323-08:00This has been a very good read for me. I have lear...This has been a very good read for me. I have learned some things that I did not know before. Thank you.<br />I used to do some price reductions on items, that I felt, were ridiculously marked up because they were Colony Shopper Requests. They were free to everyone else or at most, be priced at $1 per sack, before the ladies asked if we had anymore.they would buy all the polyester we had and at the price i had marked. After that, i was told that those bags were to be marked at $10.00 and sas shoes were to be pulled from free side and priced at $5.00-$10.00 per pair. I feel that greed has no business in donated items! So I called in some angels that helped me gather up and place aside, all the SAS shoes and Polyester remnants that came thru donations...for Joe, I dropped an 0 and sold those double-big sacks for $1 each. <br />**I saw some of the beautiful rugs that were made with that ugly, thick, stretchy material.(my childhood nitemare... kids called me, Polyester Girl) After seeing those rugs, I have always hoped an angel would drop one on my living room floor! 18 years have gone past, since I worked for Family Service Inc. I haven't seen Joe and his family since approximately 2001ish...at the farmers market, downtown Billings. I pray they are still doing well. If by chance someone knows Joe,(if I remember correctly, Martinsdale Colony?) tell him, please, that Sandie says,"Hello,Joe!"oh, and also,"I sure do miss your Wife's Scrumptious Breads!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13824778743137557264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-73138030593033690092015-07-30T17:56:22.592-07:002015-07-30T17:56:22.592-07:00Hutterites are just folks. They rent a lot of lan...Hutterites are just folks. They rent a lot of land around me and I enjoy my chats with them. Made a few friends that way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-26108439321689492142015-01-08T11:24:36.016-08:002015-01-08T11:24:36.016-08:00No special breed, it's just that next level of...No special breed, it's just that next level of care and attention that takes our chickens to the next level.Louie Vetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043398291118229944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-57814445469530483972015-01-07T22:13:25.809-08:002015-01-07T22:13:25.809-08:00I have noticed your chickens are exceptionally lar...I have noticed your chickens are exceptionally large, are they a special breed or something ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-40859203459870389092015-01-07T22:12:37.448-08:002015-01-07T22:12:37.448-08:00How do you guys grow such large chickens ?How do you guys grow such large chickens ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-1330950951534000432014-08-28T10:50:57.046-07:002014-08-28T10:50:57.046-07:00We are all Human. Thank you and well said.
Hutter...We are all Human. Thank you and well said. <br />Hutterites aren't immune to mental issues and will access the health care system to seek aid. Hope this answers your question. Louie Vetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043398291118229944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-47056058216103892122014-08-28T08:27:43.861-07:002014-08-28T08:27:43.861-07:00I live in Craigmyle AB
There is good and bad in al...I live in Craigmyle AB<br />There is good and bad in all of us and good and bad amongst Hutterite Colonies.<br />We have been stolen from and it was Hutterite-this has happened to others in the area as well.<br />That being said, saying that all Hutterites are thieves would be ridiculous-there are colonies where women are treated well, others not so well, it depends on the leader-just like in any household or any church or any community.<br />You have to take each group or person as they are and not paint everyone with the same brush. But as I said, people who romanticize any lifestyle or religion are also fooling themselves. Nothing, and no one in this world, are perfect-we are all HUMAN.<br />Question: what do Hutterites do if someone on their colony is mentally ill. For example, if someone was depressed or very anxious or had post partum depression or schizophrenia<br />Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-18230306526334684382014-03-29T19:24:18.442-07:002014-03-29T19:24:18.442-07:00Lanny Rafa.
I can't post your comments for o...Lanny Rafa. <br /> I can't post your comments for obvious reasons but there's one thing I can do. I will pray for you. Louie Vetter. Louie Vetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043398291118229944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-83366597158696279712014-02-28T22:59:06.381-08:002014-02-28T22:59:06.381-08:00I moved from Los Angeles to Montana last year and ...I moved from Los Angeles to Montana last year and never heard of a Hutterite and so far I have seen like any other member of society they aren't perfect. I saw tgee Hutterite women stealing at Target, they were stealing makeup. I passed by a Hutterite man who smelled of alcohol, and in a Sam's Club I saw two Hutterite women eating at the snack bar talking about their so-called physical encounters. I was shocked and decided to learn who these people were and found your blog. I am a Caucasian woman with a biracial daughter, so I have dealt with prejudice from my own family. So understand I would not pick on people for their clothing, religion, or language. Especially as a first generation Norwegian American who's parents immigrated here in the 1970's. I just really think when people have visited the Hutterites maybe the Hutterites gave a certain appearance. Being someone new in town I had no opinion at first. Now I definitely do. Oh... I forgot to mention the way older Hutterite man who checked out my daughter and I as we were walking to our car. Every part of society is capable of wrong doingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-84752603933890136652013-11-07T11:15:38.220-08:002013-11-07T11:15:38.220-08:00Out of curiosity, could the person who wrote about...Out of curiosity, could the person who wrote about the colony where there is abuse and strife, be meaning the Hutterville Colony in South Dakota? <br /> That colony is a basketcase if there ever was one. <br />The situation does not come from the lack of education, rather God and brotherly love was forgotten. <br /> If I had a PH.D and living on a colony. Yet loving myself more than my neighbour, there will still be strife and abuse. Each person MUST be a servant to the other, and value the other person higher that oneself.Kontryfreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09608867875165184568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-42688201609882649952013-10-14T18:41:32.754-07:002013-10-14T18:41:32.754-07:00The Ten Commandments are quite clear on the subjec...The Ten Commandments are quite clear on the subject of theft, petty or not, inside the colony or out. Exodus 20:15 reads 'Thou shalt not steal". Shoplifting is a crime and it's your duty as security to stop it. Sorry for being so blunt but there are no excuses for theft.Louie Vetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043398291118229944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-78024412212991605342013-10-14T12:25:14.371-07:002013-10-14T12:25:14.371-07:00I worked retail security at a department store in ...I worked retail security at a department store in Montana and refused to follow Hutterites around because I felt it was prejudicial. However, after having the tool aisle completely plundered of multi-tools multiple times and going back to the camera footage to see it with my own eyes I couldn't help but begin profiling in order to keep my job. The constant confirmation of this bias didn't stop me from feeling awful about it. I respect the local Hutterites, patronize their booths at the farmers market, and my wife does work for a local colony, and you are right to note that it is ludicrous to label all Hutterites thieves, however I cannot discount what I've seen with my own eyes time and time again; when it comes to personal property outside of the colony, there seems to be an unspoken cultural permissiveness about petty theft. For a long time I thought this was just directed at stores, but now knowing several teachers on colonies that have to constantly restock and lock up supplies I think it goes beyond this. I don't think this makes anyone a bad person, I'd chalk it up to a consequence of the meager allowance individuals are allowed for personal spending on the colonies in my area. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-85787566390575257902013-04-08T14:48:28.048-07:002013-04-08T14:48:28.048-07:00Louie Vetter, I have a situation for you. I notice...Louie Vetter, I have a situation for you. I noticed the question of education was not addressed in your blog. <br /><br />I left the colony quite a few years ago. My colony has been going through a very sad period of internal strife for some time now. The management/Elders are severely abusing their positions and resposibilities, have been since they were voted in or otherwise assumed those positions, and gradually have lost the respect of most of the membership. It has come to the point where members cannot voice frustrations and Elders cannot enact punishments out of utter disrespect. Ministers and Eltesters from other colonies have visited and tried to help multiple times, they only made the situation worse. And I realize it may be very difficult to identify my colony from this description. <br /><br />Now Ministers from other colonies will not be called for help anymore, the Elders are ignoring wrongdoers in the name of peace. Nepotism, favoritism and alcoholism is running rampant. The women and young people have little hope for the future. I have watched the situation from afar and eventually for whatever reason it can only end up in a courtroom. I have done well for myself and think mainstream society has much more equality, freedom and social security to offer than any Hutterite colony. I can see it happening at many colonies: Elders have rights to vehicles, credit cards and cash that others don't; not very secure or egalitarian. I believe the situation at my colony comes from ignorance, lack of social skills and lack of education. <br /><br />How do you think the Hutterite movement could embrace higher education and still retain their egalitarian "Hutterite" philosophy?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-53138220190562152372013-03-26T12:49:39.603-07:002013-03-26T12:49:39.603-07:00I work on a Hutterite Colony in Canada (and loving...I work on a Hutterite Colony in Canada (and loving it!). We have Farm Safety people come into the classroom each year and give a presentation during the afternoon. They will talk about different situations the kids might come across on the colony and what the proper thing to do is. The children also take health class, and in the younger years they learn lots of safety tips (crossing the street- town or city, fire safety, etc). I think they know what's safe and what's not. <br /><br />One thing I find people forget when I talk to members of my community is that they are children, and sometimes curiosity or pushing buttons is just human nature! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-81658922359855803962013-02-03T10:57:27.913-08:002013-02-03T10:57:27.913-08:00Where there's wheat, there's chaff.Where there's wheat, there's chaff.Louie Vetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043398291118229944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-17833643621160843382012-12-17T07:22:32.547-08:002012-12-17T07:22:32.547-08:00I personally witnessed....saw with my own two eyes...I personally witnessed....saw with my own two eyes.... several hutterites (maybe late 20's, early 30's) steal a rather expensive item from a store in Billings, MT recently. I know for a fact that it was not paid for. This has really bothered me, knowing that they are supposed to be living by the commandments. They were brazen and didn't seem the least bit bothered by what they were doing.....as if it was a common everyday occurence. No wonder everyone believes they are thieves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-2568447726791472102012-10-31T15:52:35.813-07:002012-10-31T15:52:35.813-07:00I simply can not believe some of the things people...I simply can not believe some of the things people believe. I have a great deal of respect for the Hutterites and any hard working person or group of people.Michelle-ozark crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02854922223445105068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121353814108034329.post-20829241335178258072012-09-10T19:13:01.639-07:002012-09-10T19:13:01.639-07:00If your wife was baptist, and she left the
colony...If your wife was baptist, and she left the <br />colony, according to our Hutterite teaching<br />she has broken her commitment with <br />God and the colony.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com