Mennonites in Belize

     A historic event about to occur. Churches protesting and praying. Politicians and doctors hopeful. Civilians torn between yes or no.   Its the cannabis controversy regarding Caye Caulker, an extremely popular tourist hotspot off the coast of Belize City. A proposal which garnered nationwide attention with individuals both for and against which in turn inevitably led to this moment: a referendum. Read the whole article below: Caye Caulker Cannabis Referendum   Not surprisingly, the great majority of Mennonites are against it, despite the fact that the main motive behind the movement is to create a legal industry which could in turn have a positive effect on the medical field, fearing that to legalize it would open a flood of consequences which the nation of Belize is wholly unprepared for. Rampant misuse of the substance, addiction among youth skyrocketing, etc. just to name a few. There are those who are liberal in religious views (it's ok to drink beer now...

September 21, our Independence Day The night of the 20th in Belmopan, the capital Roseville, a Hoover Mennonite colony. Exact date unknown Springfield, another Hoover Mennonite colony Late night harvesting Achieve Fitness, Spanish Lookout's first official gym building where modern Mennonites build muscles A different kind of gym for conservative Mennonites. All you need is a crosscut saw Mennonite News Joselyn and the Kitchen View Blog                             A. Mendoza