i need to know for a creative writing project. i am writing about the amish
2006-09-18 03:58:45 · 4 answers · asked by kelsey 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Rumspringa, sometimes spelled rumschpringe, is a traditional rite of passage in the Amish religion, and describes a period lasting months or years during which adolescents are released from the church and its rules. The custom is part of the Amish belief that only informed adults can "accept Christ" and be baptized, along with the belief that the unbaptized cannot enter heaven.
The Amish year-off thing isn't universal. Some upstate-NY families (there may also be other areas) don't observe this.
2006-09-18 04:04:04 · answer #1 · answered by the_donut 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi. It's called "rumspringa."
When they turn sixteen, boys and girls are allowed to live free of the strict Amish codes of conduct until they decide whether or not they want to be baptized and join the Amish church. This period of time is called rumspringa which literally means "running around."
2006-09-18 11:13:21 · answer #2 · answered by CatoCt3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-18 11:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
rumspringa
2006-09-18 11:03:16 · answer #4 · answered by movedtoMA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋