The Amish people, what is their religion? I ask you because all the others thinks I'm mocking them.
2006-11-28 23:38:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Why are you only addressing Atheists in this question? Don't you think it might be more appropriate to ask everyone?
2006-11-28 23:41:35 · answer #1 · answered by Barbara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Amish are an Anabaptist Christian denomination typically located in the United States and Ontario, Canada, that are known for their restrictions on the use of modern devices such as automobiles and electricity and for their plain dress. The Amish separate themselves from mainstream society for religious reasons: they do not join the military, draw no Social Security, nor do they accept any form of financial assistance from the government, and many avoid insurance. The Amish speak a German dialect known as Pennsylvania Dutch (or Pennsylvania German) at home, and are taught English at school. Church services are conducted mostly in Pennsylvania German. The Amish are divided into separate fellowships, which are each broken down in turn into districts or congregations according to geography. 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.
2006-11-29 07:40:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question!
It would appear, at a very basic level, that they are christian.
However, they live their lives according to a very strict and conservative interpretation of the bible.
If I were religious, this is how I would probably live my life.
They actually and truly believe the word of the bible.
It shows in everything they do and how they live.
Thanks for asking the question.
2006-11-29 07:47:20 · answer #3 · answered by timc_fla 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not an atheist....
The Amish practice fundamentalist Christianity
2006-11-29 07:40:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very old-fashioned christians!
They diligently read the Bible and take everything exactly literally.
Seems like a silly question.
2006-11-29 07:41:25 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They live in 1815
2006-11-29 07:40:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're going to address the whole group, at least spell it right.
It's "atheists".
2006-11-29 07:39:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe they are mennonites
If not, something very similiar
2006-11-29 07:42:59 · answer #8 · answered by Terry W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christian
2006-11-29 07:39:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hows it doing, bible.
2006-11-29 07:40:06 · answer #10 · answered by ihateacaf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋