Hutterites are an Anabaptist sect known for their communal living, pacifism, and distinct cultural traditions, with colonies primarily located in the western sections of the United States and Canada. Hutterites, like the Amish and Mennonites, trace their origins to the Anabaptist movement of the 16th-century Radical Reformation in Europe. They practice communal living, sharing resources and property within their colonies. Hutterites are pacifists, refusing to bear arms, hold political office, or take oaths.