I haven't really heard of the Amish religion
2006-10-02 09:14:57 · 7 answers · asked by honey 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Amish communities live their lives according to standards that have long since died out. Modern technology is rejected. There are no cars, just horses and carts to get around. No tractors to do the farming, no TV, no mobile phones, but I do believe they allow limited use of a landline phone.
2006-10-02 09:26:26 · answer #1 · answered by colin.christie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Amish movement was founded in Europe by Jacob Amman (~1644 to ~1720 CE), from whom their name is derived. In many ways, it started as a reform group within the Mennonite movement -- an attempt to restore some of the early practices of the Mennonites.
The beliefs and practices of the Amish were based on the writings of the founder of the Mennonite faith, Menno Simons (1496-1561), and on the 1632 Mennonite Dordrecht Confession of Faith. The Amish who split from Mennonites generally lived in Switzerland and in the southern Rhine river region. During the late 17th century, they separated because of what they perceived as a lack of discipline among the Mennonites.
Some Amish migrated to the United States, starting in the early 18th century. They initially settled in Pennsylvania. Other waves of immigrants became established in New York, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri Ohio, and other states.
The faith group has attempted to preserve the elements of late 17th century European rural culture. They try to avoid many of the features of modern society, by developing practices and behaviors which isolate themselves from American culture.
2006-10-03 10:12:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Explained here
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/5400904.stm
2006-10-02 16:17:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they are very puritan in their ways and outlook - very primitive and self-sufficient. Although they are very strict, I actually really admire them and their work and community ethic. It's a lesson we all could learn in this age of technology and selfishness.
Oh, and damn fine quilters. Fat kudos to 'em.
2006-10-02 16:26:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Link below should describe them
2006-10-02 16:25:38 · answer #5 · answered by laydeeheartless 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the way they live their everyday life
2006-10-02 16:19:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they live in the past
2006-10-02 16:23:17 · answer #7 · answered by Jimbobarino 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋