2006-07-12 02:36:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
What are their values, how do they live?
2006-07-12 02:42:11 · update #1
They are Christians who believe in living of the earth and not using any modern conveniences. Simple living.
2006-07-12 02:41:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since I live in an area with many Amish I will give you my observations without 'Googling' (as you could easily do). I would describe them as a religious sect that shun modern conveniences and the "English". Not all have buggies, some opt for automobiles, so are probably some sort of outcast. Most are into farming or woodworking.
2006-07-12 09:45:06 · answer #2 · answered by Mr.Wise 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not exactly sure but from some of the books that I have read they are people who live a very simple life. I admire them for that. They do not indulge in the latest fashion or modern conveniences for the most part. They are deeply spiritual and very family oriented. They do have rules that they govern and live by and punshments when they are not adhered to. I wish that our society could have that. It kind of make me laugh to think of what would happen if we were suddenly without power, cars, phones, TV's and other modern coveniences. We wouldn't be able to survive! The Amish work their lands and take pride in a hard days work. They wouldn't suffer like we would because they rely on natural resources such as growing their own crops, makeing their own furniture, clothing, houses, etc... I respect them very much. It would be great to visit an Amish family for a week to learn more about how they live. It might just change my perspective!
2006-07-12 09:45:01 · answer #3 · answered by sandhsand 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a link that explains the Amish and their beliefs.
http://pittsburgh.about.com/cs/pennsylvania/a/amish_2.htm
To get a better idea of the Amish and their lifestyles, rent the movie Witness, with Harrison Ford.
They are an amazing people who truly live their beliefs, despite pressure from the mainstream, ourside culture.
2006-07-12 09:47:18 · answer #4 · answered by Bobbie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they believe in old days,no phones,eletric,shots for there chrildren,cars,look at pitchers of the 1800"s and what was around then.they dont take goverment hanouts,insurance,they are all over new york.horse and buggy,days.the teens.do get to spend 1 week of there life.outside there world,to see what life style they want.but then they can never go home again.familys dis-own them.
2006-07-12 09:45:56 · answer #5 · answered by tysgrandma99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A group of people with a religion that claims that technology is evil, pretty much. They usually have farms, ride horse & buggies, but can be found purchasing items at Wal*mart, which entertains me. They are pretty cool people, and they sometimes sell strawberries and other things to support themselves. Their strawberries are the best, too, because they don't use pesticides!
Hope I could help!
2006-07-12 09:42:20 · answer #6 · answered by -->JiLL<-- 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I'm told they are a group of people who don't believe in using certain modern technologies....I know cars are included in that. I'm pretty sure it's a religious thing.
2006-07-12 09:41:59 · answer #7 · answered by §uper ®ose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello. - Links Below.
Have a nice day. :)
2006-07-12 09:46:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
people
2006-07-12 09:39:39 · answer #9 · answered by JULIE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the spawn of satan, careful if they bite you you become one of them
its okay to talk bad about them here they won't ever read it
2006-07-12 09:39:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋