A community is established when more than two people share the same values ​​and, over time, this personal connection evolves into a camaraderie governed by rituals, traditions and a particular form of communication which, when They are taken together, forming a group of people. individuals whether they live in a specific geographic area or bound by ideals so distinct that their distinctive signs allow them to stand out from the crowd. They not only believe in something like an organization, but they need each other to survive and thrive. A good example is the Old Order Amish Mennonite community, in which the community serves as a source of identity, strength, and provides the reason why it should maintain the community's way of life. It is important to understand that for a community to exist at least three conditions must be met: a) location; b) interest; and c) communion (Smith, p.1). There must be a territory or place where people can gather or be seen (Smith, p.1). Location also helps identify the community and differentiate its members from other groups. Common interests shared by members create a tight-knit community. Some examples of interests found in communities are religion, profession, ethnicity, and even hobbies. Besides location and interests, one of the most important elements is fellowship. There must be a connection between members of a particular community. Without this communion, this rapprochement, this deep sharing of ideas, resources, etc., there can be no community but a group of individuals united simply by proximity, like those who live in a closed community in an upscale neighborhood. , but the locals do it. don't know each other. A more technical definition...... middle of paper ......rd the Amish Mennonite community exemplifies the sense of community. The community is established and continues to develop because it is a source of identity, strength and sustainability – which is why it must exist and perpetuate its way of life until the end of time. Works Cited Cnaan, Ram & Carl Milofsky. Handbook of Community Movements and Local Organizations. New York: Springer Science, 2008. Schwieder, Elmer, and Thomas Morain. A special people: the Old Order Amish of Iowa. Iowa: University of Iowa Press, 1975. Smith, Mark. "Community." Accessed October 21, 2010. Available at http://www.infed.org/community/community.htmBellah ET AL., Robert. “Community, commitment and individuality.” Literacy skills: reading, writing, interpretation. By Terence Brunk. Second ed. New York: WW Norton, 2000. 74. Print.