2006-10-02 05:57:04 · 8 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Amish are a Protestant anti-modernist religious group founded in the 1690s by Jakob Ammann, a Mennonite preacher who criticized other Mennonites for their failure to adhere to traditional standards. Ammann was able to attract followers from among the Mennonites in Switzerland, Holland and Germany. In the early 1700s they began to immigrate to the United States where their communities thrived.
Today, Amish live in rural areas, refuse to use electricity and other modern things, and dress very plainly. They are, perhaps, the most visible of all religious "dissenters" in the United States - those who endeavor to fully isolate themselves from wider American society. They don't vote and they don't enlist in the military, but they do pay taxes.
In addition with trying to live as close as possibly to the ways of members of the early Christian church, the Amish also follow a practice introduced by Ammann known as "shunning" (Meidung). If a member of the group fails to follow the rules (Ordnung), they are to be ostracized by everyone in the group, including family, children and their spouse.
2006-10-02 06:05:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I found their life style very interesting. They are People of great Faith in the Providence of God. The Three things most important to an Amish Person is Faith, Family, and Community,( By Community I refer to The Amish Community.) Their Churches are in their Homes. Every Two Weeks They Meet in a different Home, have Church, and a Fellowship Meal. I love the Amish.
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The above was 10/02/06, this is 10/03/06
It broke my heart to hear about the mindless slaughter of those little Amish girls Yesterday ! That such a cruel act would be perpetrated on these quiet peaceable people is unthinkable. My hart and Prayers goes out to the family's of these children.
2006-10-02 06:22:28 · answer #2 · answered by Minister 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I really doubt an Amish person is going to read this question, let alone answer it. I think you're better off getting some books on the Amish at your local library.
2006-10-02 06:02:12 · answer #3 · answered by i luv teh fishes 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You won't get any answers because the Amish don't use the Internet.God bless.
2006-10-02 06:10:32 · answer #4 · answered by John G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask Weird Al Yankovic
2006-10-02 05:59:55 · answer #5 · answered by Arts 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I heard that aswell i also found out that rebecca has a baby with abe already i think they are real armish but they aint all dumb and clueless to the real world
2016-03-18 03:43:10 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as soon as i find an amish person on yahoo answers, i will direct them to this question ;)
2006-10-02 06:01:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
With this question being posted on the internet, it seems impossible to get any first-hand knowledge whatsoever
2006-10-02 06:00:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Try living a sustainable lifestyle, and you will know.
2006-10-02 05:59:08 · answer #9 · answered by nora22000 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋