Does a person have to be born Amish, or can they 'become Amish? I saw a documentary about the Ohio Amish, and it really looked like a great life to me, so I was curious. Thanks for any info!
2006-07-30 14:39:23 · 8 answers · asked by violindiva72 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
"Can an outsider join the Amish church/community?"
"A local Amishman recently remarked, "You do not need to move here to adopt a lifestyle of simplicity and discipleship. You can begin wherever you are." Yes, it is possible for outsiders, through conversion and convincement, to join the Amish community, but we must quickly add that it seldom happens. First, the Amish do not evangelize and seek to add outsiders to their church. Second, outsiders would need to live among the Amish and demonstrate a genuine conversion experience and faith that results in a changed lifestyle. Third, it is extremely difficult for anyone who has not been raised without electricity, automobiles, and other modern conveniences to adjust to the austere lifestyle of the Amish. And to truly be a part of the Amish community one would need to learn the Pennsylvania Dutch dialect."
2006-07-30 15:03:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of anyone not Amish becoming Amish. Doesn't mean it hasn't happened. One thing I can say is that you are unlikely to find out online from any Amish.
You might try attending a Menonnite church. Both faiths have common ancestry.
2006-07-30 14:44:32 · answer #2 · answered by warriorwoman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd love to go undercover Amish and report from inside the compound.
2006-07-30 14:42:56 · answer #3 · answered by Philbert 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can become an AMISH. but just remember, one thing. YOU need to forget about the WORLD OF superhighway information, no computers, cell phones, or for that matter the very least that we take for granted like A BATHROOM.
i got the opprtunity to spend one week as a AMISH. believe me in a way is good, but the sacrifices that you need to do is trememdous.
the PENNSYVANIA AMISH. TOWN OF LANDCASTER. they are cool people. and yes, DRINKING JUMACAN RUM IS A NO, NO,
so if you're thinking of becoming a AMISH, just remember you can not drink JUMACAN RUM! CHAO.
2006-07-30 14:48:14 · answer #4 · answered by litehmusicdj 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
hehe, this is probably the wrong place to ask
not alot of Amish online
2006-07-30 14:43:46 · answer #5 · answered by Gabrielle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm fairly certain you have to be born Amish, however, some branches of Mennonites are similar.
2006-07-30 14:52:58 · answer #6 · answered by me41987 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, first...
Stop using the computer.
And, oh.. no more documentaries.
2006-07-30 14:42:40 · answer #7 · answered by kinsmed 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
stop using technology and electricity.
2006-07-30 14:44:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋