what is "AMISH"?

Answer 1

I think it's a religion. I know that they're the people that choose to live the older fashioned way, ttraditionally living on a farm in the country, no electricity, I don't think that they have any modern plumming either. From everything I've heard, they are very nice people who stick to themselves and don't go looking for trouble. They just like to live the way that they do.

Answer 2

The Amish, (IPA pronunciation: [ɑmɪʃ]) are an Anabaptist Christian denomination found primarily in the United States and Ontario, Canada, that are known for restrictions on the use of modern devices such as automobiles and telephones. The Amish separate themselves from civil society for religious reasons: they do not join the military, draw (nor are forced into) Social Security, or accept any form of assistance from the government, and many avoid insurance. Most speak a German dialect known as Pennsylvania Dutch (or Pennsylvania German), which the Amish call Deitsch. The Amish are divided into dozens of separate fellowships, which are each broken down in turn into districts or congregations. Each district is fully independent and has its own Ordnung, or set of unwritten rules. This article primarily discusses the conservative Old Order Amish fellowships that observe strict regulations on dress, behavior, and the use of technology. There are many New Order Amish and Beachy Amish groups that use electricity and automobiles, but still consider themselves Amish.

Answer 3

A group of people who first settled in Pennsylvania. They came from Germany-Austria-Switzerland due to religious persecution. They are known as Pennsylvania Dutch. The "Dutch" came from "Deutsche."

You may have noticed that religious leaders are fairly rigid when it comes to belief systems. Thus, if you look in your phone book you will find something like 40 different kinds of Baptists or Episcopals. This is true of the Pennsylvania Dutch as well. They have the Mennonites and the Amish, the Amish usually being the more conservative of the two. There are various groups within both churches. "Old-order" is the name given to the group you have seen recently on television.

This group while different from most of America is really no worse or better. There are pluses and minuses. They are very focused on those things that are important.

They tend to have large families and they tend to stay situated where they grow up. Thus, family and community connections are much stronger than our own. They wear simple clothes rather than focus on fashion which is a respectable way of life given that so many in the world don't have clean water, nutritious food or basic sanitation.

When you travel through Pennsylvania Dutch communities you will notice the beauty of the land. There are no trashy looking tin can cars.

Consumers in America get a thrill out of buying every latest thing to hit the market. The Pennsylvania Dutch carefully evaluate the pros and cons of everything that hits the market. If it detracts from family, community or religious values, it is not accepted. Last I heard there was a trial phase for cell phones, so many had those.

They do not fight wars.

When someone has a big task to accomplish like building a barn, the community gathers together and quickly completes the task.


They complete school through eighth grade which is what is needed to live a farming life. Because property is divided among the offspring, land has become scarce and thus many of the Pennsylvania Dutch have relocated to Ohio.

It seems today there are limited numbers of Pennsylvania Dutch in nearly every state, especially modern Pennsylvania Dutch. I met them in NYC and also out here in the west. Many Pennsylvania Dutch come across like anyone else and can only be identified by their last name. If you look in your phone book, you may see a Mennonite church in your area.

Answer 4

Amish
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Total population 198,000 (2000 est.)
Regions with significant populations United States, especially Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Maryland; Kalona, Iowa; Ontario, Canada;
Language Pennsylvania Dutch, English, Swiss German
Religion Anabaptist Christianity
Related ethnic groups Swiss German; See Pennsylvania Dutch (the Amish are included among the Pennsylvania Dutch)
The Amish, (IPA pronunciation: [ɑmɪʃ]) are an Anabaptist Christian denomination found primarily in the United States and Ontario, Canada, that are known for restrictions on the use of modern devices such as automobiles and telephones. The Amish separate themselves from civil society for religious reasons: they do not join the military, draw (nor are forced into) Social Security, or accept any form of assistance from the government, and many avoid insurance. Most speak a German dialect known as Pennsylvania Dutch (or Pennsylvania German), which the Amish call Deitsch. The Amish are divided into dozens of separate fellowships, which are each broken down in turn into districts or congregations. Each district is fully independent and has its own Ordnung, or set of unwritten rules. This article primarily discusses the conservative Old Order Amish fellowships that observe strict regulations on dress, behavior, and the use of technology. There are many New Order Amish and Beachy Amish groups that use electricity and automobiles, but still consider themselves Amish.

Answer 5

Amish are people who live without phones ,television, computers , radio and other things

Answer 6

They are a group of Menonite decendants, who farm & life life very simply & keep to themselves a lot. They are God fearing & very religious. They may seem a little odd to us, but they are a good people who do no harm. There is a section in Eastern PA where they have a settlement, some sell produce outside their community, & the ladies make beautiful quilts. They did not deserve what happened to them.

Answer 7

the Amish peple live with respect for the land and for hard work.the true amish still live with no electricity and no cars, sometimes with no indoor plumbing. they are very dedicated to family and reloigion

Answer 8

Amish are a group of people who are Quackers they live without lights and the basic things that we think we would die without such as tv cars they have strong beliefs in god and are all around good people

Answer 9

They are a religoeus comunity which live to old values. They very rarely have contact with the outside world

Answer 10

the American Motor Industry Share Holders (yeah it's a conspiracy); and you always wondered why the Amish were located so close to Detroit.