2006-10-27 06:52:16 · 10 answers · asked by james_chho 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There is no consensus on exactly where the Amish fit within Christianity:
Some consider them conservative Protestants.
Most Amish would probably consider themselves to be Anabaptists
J Gordon Melton, head of the Institute for the Study of American Religion, classifies them as part of the European Free-Church Family along with Mennonites, Brethren Quakers and other denominations.
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.
2006-10-27 06:55:30 · answer #1 · answered by Bill S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"There is no consensus on exactly where the Amish fit within Christianity:
"Some consider them conservative Protestants.
"Most Amish would probably consider themselves to be Anabaptists
"J Gordon Melton, head of the Institute for the Study of American Religion, classifies them as part of the European Free-Church Family along with Mennonites, Brethren Quakers and other denominations.
"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."
2006-10-27 14:06:15 · answer #2 · answered by alchemist0750 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity.
2006-10-27 13:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by Black Fedora 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Their religion is amish.
Do you mean what God do they worship? They worship THE God. They are Christians.
2006-10-27 13:54:37 · answer #4 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chrsitianity.
2006-10-27 14:19:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity, same as pentecostals, baptitsts, etc., but they believe that modernization is evil, and that humility and meekness is necessary to be a Christian.
2006-10-27 13:54:45 · answer #6 · answered by smashley 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
aren't they christians who fled from germany after WWII, and then denounced all modern technology?
2006-10-27 13:54:14 · answer #7 · answered by jerse15 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christianity. Protestant.
2006-10-27 13:54:06 · answer #8 · answered by RIDLEY 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
christianity.
2006-10-27 13:54:18 · answer #9 · answered by gjmb1960 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i have no idea either, ha ha!!!
2006-10-27 13:54:00 · answer #10 · answered by K B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋