dont say bicycles, skates, horses, or horse buggies....tell me something else...or is that it
2006-11-30 07:37:34 · 17 answers · asked by i ask the hard questions 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
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2006-11-30 07:39:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Actually, the primary mode of getting around for the Amish is the foot leather express. They tend to walk everywhere. That's why though the Amish tend to be heavier from their rich diet, they suffer little cardio-vascular disease. If they are going a great distance, or are picking up supplies, they will take a horse-drawn buggy, but mostly, they walk.
2006-11-30 07:41:52 · answer #2 · answered by wynterwood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it's fairly common. So are vanpools, with the van owned by someone else. I don't know where people get the idea that all Amish are averse to technology (I'm guessing from the same source that says Mormons have "magic underwear"), but the Amish don't like to BE ON THE GRID, and many have solar or wind powered electricity, cell phones, and so on.
2016-05-23 05:40:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By us, in Southern Maryland, you've covered the stuff that gets used for local travel already...along with lots of walking.
But for longer trips, there's apparently no problem with the Amish hiring an "English" (non-Amish) car driver, or travelling by train (for example, for medical care, or to visit relatives in Ohio or Indiana, where there are also substantial Amish settlements that are kinda out of easy driving distance).
Believe the particular problem is that you're not supposed to OWN or OPERATE motorized vehicles on your own, because of the "worldliness" of it. (Think this is also why flying as means of travel is frowned upon, except for really compelling reasons, such as "urgent medical treatment" or a funeral.)
2006-11-30 07:43:33 · answer #4 · answered by samiracat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bicycles, skates, horses, and horse buggies. And they walk. And pull hand-drawn wagons. Some sects will allow rides in automobiles, but I don't think they're allowed to drive (not sure).
2006-11-30 07:40:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Horses and buggies for the most part.
2006-11-30 07:44:30 · answer #6 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes they will catch a ride in a car if someone else is driving. Some will take a bus or a train. But mostly they walk or take a horse-drawn wagon.
2006-11-30 07:40:55 · answer #7 · answered by BeckyParty 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are a LOT of Amish where I live. And aside from being carpooled by good neighbor, the options you listed are it.
2006-11-30 07:42:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the amish use all the things you mentioned.... but the prohibition is against owning motor-powered vehicles, not riding in them... so when they need to go to the store or to a place farther away they take a taxi or get a ride with a non-amish neighbor.
i know this to be true.
2006-11-30 07:41:41 · answer #9 · answered by happy pilgrim 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
horse and buggy , thier feet.
2006-11-30 07:46:13 · answer #10 · answered by eazter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as an amish person is not driving the car they may go somewhere by car
2006-11-30 07:45:23 · answer #11 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋