The majority of Mennonites prefer to marry within their religious tradition. Furthermore, in the United States Mennonites tend to marry earlier than the rest of the population. The average age at marriage for men in 1989 was 23.2 and women 21.3 (Kauffman and Meyers 2001).

How many wives do Mennonites have?

CLASS. Like many conservative Christian groups, Mennonites hold marriage to be a sacred and lifelong commitment between one man and one woman.

At what age do Mennonite girls get married?

Sixteen is the age when courtship begins, but couples will likely be 20 or older when they marry. Both parties must be church members.

Can Mennonites have more than 1 wife?

Mennonites are not polygamous (or polyamorous), though different Mennonite denominations have different views on divorce and remarriage. But when a Mennonite man or woman is married, theyre only married to that one person.

What religion is similar to Mennonite?

Anabaptist Contemporary groups with early Anabaptist roots include the Mennonites, Amish, Dunkards, Landmark Baptists, Hutterites, and various Beachy and Brethren groups. There is no single defining set of beliefs, doctrines, and practices that characterizes all Anabaptists.