Is amish a race or a religon?

Question

And can you "convert" to amish?

So do you have to be german to be amish?

Answer 1

A religion, and way of life.

Answer 2

The Amish (IPA: ˈɑːmɪʃ), are an Anabaptist Christian denomination in the United States and Ontario, Canada that are known for their plain dress and limited use of modern devices such as automobiles and electricity. The Amish separate themselves from mainstream society for religious reasons: they do not join the military, they draw no Social Security, nor do they accept any form of financial assistance from the government, and many avoid insurance. Most speak a German dialect known as Pennsylvania Dutch (or Pennsylvania German) at home and in church services, and learn English in school. The Amish are divided into separate fellowships consisting of geographical 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


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amish

Answer 3

Amish Race

Answer 4

Amish is not a race or religion but a way of living. Amish means vegetarian.

Answer 5

Religion, while their ancestors may have been German, the Amish I see are AMERICAN by nationality and have by my experience ALL been caucasian.

Answer 6

They are a religious group, mostly of German descent, only found in the US.

Answer 7

nicely the Mennonites are in fact Christian i've got faith and the Amish are a smash-away branch of the Mennonites, so i could would desire to declare in fact Christian yet i for my section do not be attentive to their actual ideals.

Answer 8

lol.. whatch wierd al-amish paradise
its a religion .. i think

Answer 9

It is a religion, and they are germans.

Answer 10

religion