Christian
Old Order Mennonites
23/40· HighConfidence: High
Conservative Anabaptist tradition similar to Old Order Amish but typically permitting some technology (electricity in certain contexts). Plain dress, distinctive culture.
CLCI radar
High Control
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control7/10
Information Control5/10
Thought Control5/10
Emotional Control6/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — conservative Anabaptist tradition similar to Old Order Amish but slightly less restrictive.
Founded
1880s–1900s
Members
≈80,000+
Active in
USA
In context
Old Order Mennonites split from mainstream Mennonite Church in 1880s–1900s. Conservative dress, restricted technology, distinctive cultural separation. Less restrictive than Old Order Amish on some technological issues. Voluntary lifelong commitment after adult baptism.
Timeline
- 1880s–1900sOld Order split from mainstream Mennonite
Sources
- Donald B. Kraybill academic work
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