These justifications are not unlike those given traditionally among Mennonites. The main reason that Mennonite women avoid wearing masculine clothing is to honor what they translate as being explicit rules from God. Deuteronomy instructs:. Because women are not meant to embody the strength and authority of their male counterparts, they avoid masculine attire and dress according to their historical code.
Ultimately, it will depend on how progressive the community is. An Old Order Mennonite community would encourage women to wear long skirts as a method of inciting conformity; however, there are modern Mennonites that dress in a mainstream manner regardless, they will almost never dress in a sexual- or flashy-style. With some disputing about whether Mennonites are a religion or an ethnicity — This cultural subsect has spread across the globe for the last five centuries.
The radical immigration from Switzerland to Germany to Russia to America Pennsylvania Dutch to Canada to Mexico to Belize — has led to vastly different and versatile dialects. Today, most outsiders would imply that Amish and Mennonite conservatives tend to sound most-aligned with the languages of Dutch or German.
On a global level, the Mennonite church includes people of about 75 languages and over cultural groups! Historically, Mennonites driving cars has not always been acceptable. Mennonites in Idaho. When a man shoulders his responsibility, it enables the woman to find security and gives her opportunity to reach her greatest potential. Under Attack Today Sadly, though, this God-ordained headship order is looked upon with disdain and discontent by many today.
Many men have neglected or abused their authority; while many woman say they feel degraded and deprived. This attitude of independence is cautioned against in verses 11 and 12 of 1 Corinthians God desires men and women to be dependent on each other. Stable families, in turn, build solid, caring churches, and a healthy society. Conversely, as men neglect their leadership, and women spurn that authority, the family begins to deteriorate and our society experiences repercussive social ills.
Men and women become bound by the freedoms they sought, and children suffer immeasurably. Secondly, I wear my covering to honor both Christ and man. Verse 4 of 1 Corinthians 11 states that it dishonors Christ if a man prays with his head covered.
See verse 5. A third reason why I cover my head is to rest in the protection that is referred to in Verse 10 of this same chapter. Finally, I enjoy wearing my covering for personal reasons. It reminds me, and those around me, that I am a child of God. In this way it helps to protect me from evil.
I also enjoy the opportunity it provides to further witness for my Lord. And another group associated with Pennsylvania, the Nebraska Amish, found mainly in Big Valley in the center of the state. Compared to the others, this one seems to have the least defined form of all, and the sides are not stiff like many of the Ohio coverings:.
Several years back we had a post on these unusual scoop hats which are unique to this group:. This is worn by Amish girls in the community:. As you can see, this is a much heavier material and protects better against the elements when outside or traveling in a carriage:.
So here are some coverings for special circumstances. These coverings and the rest of their exhibits are well worth examining up close. My friend Rhoda used to wear a scarf in her store. One time I went in and had to smile: she had chosen the prettiest bluescarf to match her apron: it was almost turquoise, and her dress was much darker.
Yes, she had and wore the white Kapp too at times, only when working she looked like an Austrian Lady. I miss her and Henry. Their store in Somerset County was wonderful. When Henry passed, Rhoda closed the store and moved to where her daughters lived. We sadly lost touch. My memories, however, no one can steal! For all of these terrific photographs of the varying head coverings among the Amish and Mennonite communities.
I noticed that a couple of them were similar to the upstate New York settlements. Thanks for the descriptions of the distinctions.
Glad you liked the post. Which communities in New York did you have in mind? Maybe Apostalic. My Grandma had a few ladies that were Apostolic in her family as well as Amish and Mennonite.
My Aunt Clara always wore a little lace cover over the top of her bun and on Sunday a bit more formal longer one similar to Catholic ones. Thanks for sharing. I have always wondered where they reside and if they are Amish or Mennonites.
The coverings are often quite different from the ones we see in Lancaster County, PA where we reside. It is neat when you see Amish from geographically diverse communities in one place. I bet you see a good mix in Sarasota. This was fascinating, thanks for the article. I will definitely try to be more discerning the next time I am there. I so admire the dedication to prayer the Amish women show by wearing these coverings. They probably look more swooshy because of the angle, but that one has the most fine creases of any of these.
The Swartzentruber and Nebraska kapps seem to have a less defined shape than the others. Recently went on my annual Holmes County trip. I went to several fabric stores in the area and noticed that most of the stores which sold dress fabric for the Amish also had cases with all types of coverings for sale, both Amish and Mennonite.
I did pay more attention this time and noticed the small pleats on some. Very interesting! They must go through a lot of spray starch to get them stiff enough to keep their shape.
I wonder if they ever wash them or if they just buy new ones if they get dirty?
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