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There is no consensus on exactly where the Amish fit within Christianity:
- -Some consider them conservative Protestants.
- -Most Amish would probably consider themselves to be Anabaptists
- -J Gordon Melton, head of the Institute for the Study of American Religion, classifies them as part of the European Free-Church Family along with Mennonites, Brethren Quakers and other denominations.
Almost all members are born into and raised in the faith.
(Above excerpt from "The Amish: history, beliefs, practices, conflicts, etc.Overview" at http://www.religioustolerance.org/amish.htm)
"> The Amish are a very conservative Christian faith group, with an Anabaptist tradition. Many of their beliefs are identical to those of many Fundamentalist and other Evangelical churches, including:- Adult baptism is done after one makes a commitment to the church.
- Belief in the Trinity, the virgin birth, incarnation, sinless life, crucifixion, resurrection ascension, and atonement of Jesus Christ.
- One lives on after death, either eternal rewarded in Heaven or punished in Hell.
- Salvation is a gift from God, through unmerited grace.
- The Bible's authors were inspired by God. Their writings are inerrant. The Bible is generally to be interpreted literally.
- Satan exists as a living entity.
Etc.
Amish beliefs that are not shared by most :Salvation: Essentially all conservative Protestants, including Amish, look upon salvation as an unmerited gift from God. The Amish have always looked upon salvation as being experienced in everyday living. Salvation is "...realized as one's life was transformed day by day into the image of Christ."
Knowledge of one's salvation: They don't believe that anyone is guaranteed salvation as a result of a conversion experience, baptism, joining the church, etc. "...they would consider it arrogant or prideful to claim certainty of salvation." The Amish believe that God carefully weighs the individual's total lifetime record of obedience to the church and then decides whether the person's eternal destiny will be the reward of Heaven or the punishment in Hell. If a person is baptized into the Amish church and later leaves the church or is excommunicated, they have no hope of attaining Heaven. As a result, an Amish believer lives their life and dies not knowing if they are saved and will attain Heaven.
The state: The Amish are enthusiastic supporters of the principle of separation of church and state.
Authority: They believe that their church has received the authority from God to interpret his will. "Submission to church is submission to God."
Rituals: Evangelicals look upon their two ordinances -- communion and believers' baptism -- as rites that are primarily between an individual and God. To the Amish, "The church itself, as a body of believers, shared in communion as a sign of their unity with Christ and with one another. Baptism in the Amish church symbolized a commitment to both god and fellow believers."
The world: They believe in remaining quite separate from the rest of the world, physically and socially. Part of this may be caused by the belief that association with others -- often referred to as "The English" -- may be polluting. Part may be because of the intense persecution experienced by their ancestors as a result of government oppression. Amish homes do not draw power from the electrical grid. They feel that that would excessively connect them to the world.
Nonresistance: They reject involvement with the military or warfare. They believe that Amish must never resort to violence or to take up arms in war. However, they do not generally view themselves as pacifists, because this would involve them in political action to promote peace.
Customs: The Ordnung is an oral tradition of rules which regulates how the Amish way of life should be conducted. Specific details of the Ordnung differ among various church districts. The rules are generally reviewed biannually and occasionally revised as needed.
Oaths: Their faith forbids the swearing of oaths in courts; they make affirmations of truth instead.
(Above excerpt taken from "Amish beliefs ..." http://www.religioustolerance.org/amish3.htm)
One Evangelical definition of a Christian is :-"A person who believes that the Bible is God's Word, and that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, was born of a virgin, was crucified for their sins, was raised from the dead, and ascended to heaven."
(Taken from www.religioustolerance.org/chr_defn2.htm)
This would mean that the Amish are definitely Christian, indeed more so than some so-called "Christians" who are CINO (Christian In Name Only).
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The Amish and Mennonite have different beliefs with modern things.
Can a person become amish?
A person can become Amish. In order to convert, the person will need to meet with the leaders of the Amish faith.
How do you become Amish as an adult?
You don't. The closest to Amish would be Mennonites. There are many of Mennonites that have different beliefs. Again You have to be Born Amish to be Amish. They do have good food and know how to save a buck.
Can a non-Amish person go to a Amish church?
Yes, non-Amish can go to Amish church. They will probably ignore you though.
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As a married couple if you meet and Amish person and want to become Amish you can. There is nothing in the Amish lifestyles that prevents people to converting to the Amish lifestyle.
Do the Amish mingle with other people?
No. They do not conform to the rest of society. Partly it depends on what type of Amish people we are referring to. The usual group meant when referring to Amish are the Old Order Amish who do practice separation. There are a number of other types of Amish people who are less separate and take more part in society, although taking care not to compromise their beliefs at the same time.
Will the Amish be required to purchase health insurance under ObamaCare?
No, they will not. In fact, there is a special exemption for their religious beliefs.
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Can Amish women date men outside of the Amish belief?
There is no cut and dry answer to this question, both genders are compelled not to seek mates outside their faith, especially outsider English people in fear they will leave their Amish society. You can only date as Amish person another baptized member, to be baptized is to make a verbal contract obligation to the community and Amish society to stay. But do Amish woman and men date outsiders, yes, mostly in secrete. If it is known that the Amish person is dating a outsider, everything will be factor in letting such Amish person continue, from the desire the outsider interested in joining, to the Amish persons parents, but the greatest determination factor will come down from highest elder in the community. If a Amish person regardless of their age, does something like date a outsider, against the denial the elder, they first will be shunned and if it continues excommunicated with nothing and no family ties.
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Do the Amish believe in fantasy?
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Does the Amish use Facebook?
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