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The Amish

Origins

The Amish originated in Switzerland about l525. They came from a distribution of the Mennonites. Mennonites are a Christian church or constituency of Anabaptist heritage. They baptized people only as adults at around the age of 18. Since early colonial days the Amish have lived in the United States preserving their distinctive culture, dress, language and religion in peace and success. The Amish religion refused to have their children go to school beyond the eighth grade because they thought that the Amish society itself is school. They qualified their people to become homemakers, farmers, carpenters, and tradesmen at a very young age. As an Amish girl turns twelve years old she knows how to cook a meal for a whole crew of Amish workers, and a young man knows farm operations by the time he is a teenager. The Amish therefore have virtually no unemployment, since their society is a occupational school. The Amish operate one-room parochial schools and are taught by teachers with only an eight-grade education. on the other hand, the teachers have learned how to be teachers with on the job training by an older and experienced Amish teacher.

Amish Dress

Symbolic of their faith, Amish clothing styles are meant to be different from the rest of society. They have very simple styles that consist of plain but classy looking but also avoiding all but the most basic decorations. Clothing is made at home of plain fabrics and is primarily dark in color. Amish men in general wear straight-cut suits and coats without collars, lapels or pockets. Trousers never have creases or cuffs and are worn with suspenders. Belts are forbidden, as are sweaters, neckties and gloves. Men's shirts fasten with traditional buttons in most orders, while suit coats and vests fasten with hooks and eyes. Young men are clean shaven prior to marriage, while married men are required to let their beards grow. Mustaches are forbidden. Amish women typically wear solid-color dresses with long sleeves and a full skirt, covered with a cape and an apron. They never cut their hair, and wear it in a braid or bun on the back of the head concealed with a small white cap or black bonnet. Clothing is fastened with straight pins or snaps, stockings are black cotton and shoes are also black. Amish women are notpermitted to wear patterned clothing or jewelry.

Amish teenagers

Beliefs

When Amish teenagers reach the age of 18, they have a choice to leave their little town for a year, to experience the life of someone who is not Amish.

They can do whatever they like for that year, if they come back, then they must make a vow to live as an Amish person for the rest of their lives, they cannot go back on this. or they van move away and be whatever they like but they cant come back.

Beliefs

Founder

Shunning - One of the controversial Amish beliefs, shunning, is the practice of social and business avoidance of members who violate the rules. Shunning is rare in most Amish communities and is done as a last resort. Those who are excommunicated are always welcomed back if they repent.

Trinity - In Amish beliefs, God is triune: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The three persons in the Godhead are co-equal and co-eternal.

Works - They believe God decides their eternal destiny by weighing their lifelong obedience to the rules of the church against their disobedience.

The Amish movement was founded in Europe by Jacob Amman (~1644~1720 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.

Origins

Symbols

One symbol that is used in the Amish community is the “hex Star” which shows that you are a part of the Amish culture.

The most obvious symbol is the way the Amish dress. If you see women with a white prayer covering her head, she is married and if you see one without they are not married.

Amish Texts:

As traditional Protestants, the Amish value the Bible alone as the source of religious authority. But in most Amish homes a special place is reserved alongside the Bible for the Martyr's Mirror, a book chronicling Amish history and honoring the many Amish, Mennonites, and Anabaptists who died for their faith.

The Amish live in nineteen states, Canada, and Central America. Though 80 percent of the Amish live in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana. There are about 145,000 Amish living in the United States and Canada.

Beliefs

Beliefs

Holy places

Heaven, Hell - In Amish beliefs, heaven and hell are real places. Heaven is the reward for those who believe in Christ and follow the church's rules. Hell awaits those who reject Christ as Savior and live as they please.

Jesus Christ - Amish believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, was born of a virgin, died for humanity's sins, and was bodily resurrected from the dead.

Separation - Isolating themselves from the rest of society is one of the key Amish beliefs. They think secular culture has a polluting effect and, therefore, to avoid the use of television, radios, computers, and modern appliances, they do not hook up to the electrical grid.

Bible - The Amish see the Bible as the inspired, inerrant Word of God.

Communion - Communion is practiced twice a year, in the spring and in the fall.

Evangelism - Originally, the Amish evangelized, as do most Christian denominations, but over the years seeking converts and spreading the gospel became less and less of a priority, to the point that it is not done at all today.

The only sacred place for the Amish is in their homes, where church service is held.

Cultural impact

Festivals

A continental breakfast is served in the lobby and is included with each room.

The breakfast consists of fresh pastry from their bakery, cereal, bagels, oatmeal, coffee, juice and milk.

Their large restaurant features home style cooking from a buffet or menu.

The meeting room and restaurant are within a few yards of the hotel.

The Amish view of technology and technological change is very misunderstood by modern society. With their plain style of dress, straw hats, suspenders, and buggies, it is not difficult to see why so many of us perceive the Amish as having a hatred of technology. In reality, the Amish do not despise technology and even have incorporated many technologies into their culture. Other technologies, however, have been rejected completely or used within certain limitations as a result of deep religious beliefs and the rules that guide and maintain their distinct culture.

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