2007-11-01 15:41:14 · 11 answers · asked by the pink baker 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I took this quote from an amish website.
"There are quite a few scripture that mention beards in the Bible. An example would be Psalm 133:1,2. An Amishman does not shave his beard after he becomes married; a long beard is the mark of an adult Amishman. Mustaches, on the other hand, have a long history of being associated with the military, and therefore are forbidden among the Amish people."
2007-11-01 16:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by Bible warrior 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a guess, is it possible, that it appears they have beards when they marry, when in fact most mature Amish men are just married?
2007-11-01 15:58:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their Wife takes over the Drop Cord---to Town? For her Hair Dryer?
2007-11-01 15:55:28 · answer #3 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is easy to hide a ring not so easy to hide a beard
2007-11-01 17:24:27 · answer #4 · answered by bongobeat25 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't have electricity
Maybe it is to point out who they are
they do have water I think, maybe they are too poor to buy razors
:)
2007-11-01 17:37:19 · answer #5 · answered by Gifted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they grow beards as soon as they can, usually at 8 or 9yo
2007-11-01 15:44:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
my guess is b/c its totally awsome, i wish i could grow a beard:(
2007-11-01 15:44:17 · answer #7 · answered by Me, Myself, and thats it 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is my understanding that they do it to show they are married.
2007-11-01 15:48:56 · answer #8 · answered by Star 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because they don't have to try looking good anymore. They bagged their trophy.
2007-11-01 15:43:49 · answer #9 · answered by Belzetot 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
To hide their frown
2007-11-01 15:44:31 · answer #10 · answered by Night Nurse 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋