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Yes, it is their faith to only marry people that belong to the Amish church.
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It be better to say "yes and no".
Most of time they do marry in their faith, only looking for a mate in their own community, which has increased the progression of genetic problems.
But there is small percentage of outside English, that do join the Amish, Amish adopt English outside children, and rumoured infertile men have outside men sleep with their wives to conceive, plus occasional infidelity.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes. They have been intermarrying many hundreds of years. No one can say for sure, how long the practice goes back, but it goes back before they migrated to America from Europe. They were a small religious group of already related, Jesus believing Jews, that have continued to marry amongst each other
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∙ 10y agoAs a rule, the Amish marry within the faith.
One does not join the church except as an adult. If one wants to live the Amish life, one wouldn't be attracted to non-Amish suitors. If one is attracted to an English, one would not join the Amish church.
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∙ 7y agoYes, occasionally the Amish marry out of their faith. Whenever this happens though, the person must leave the Amish religion and then marry whomever he or she wishes. Not everyone born into an Amish community will wish to live within the restrictions that the religion.
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∙ 14y agoIf they want to continue to live in the Amish community, the Amish marry within their faith.
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Honestly I think they should marry who they want I mean if they want marry non amish then they can marry non amish but they should stay in a community beacuse they did not wrong just found someone who is not amish plus love is love so, why would community not allow it , they should allow it beacuse the only think that matters is from the amish is that they are happy beacuse they found someone to marry but it's sad or shame that they get shunned just beacuse they broke the rule of marrying non amish and I think they should not get shunned beacuse they just want marry non amish honestly its unfair honestly!
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Do Amish refer to nonAmish as English?
Some do, but it is not as common to hear that now as it used to be.
Do Amish women married other cultures?
The Amish usuall y inter marry only.
What is the Amish term for marrying many women?
Amish do not have one, as they marry only one wife, and that marriage commitment excludes ever getting divorced.
What month do Amish marry?
Fall and winter Amish will marry during these seasons not because it is a requirement of their faith, but rather as a matter of practicality. Although not every Amish family owns a farm as their livelihood they are still a farming based community. Fall and winter are the most practical seasons in which to marry because the arrangements and the stresses on the new couple to set up their own home do not conflict with the work associated with Spring planting and Summer harvest.
I am in love with someone who is Amish and hes not suppose to see anyone outside the community he is scared and wants me to walk away what should I do?
Love is sacrificial, love is love. If you truly love him, you will do the best for him. Do you want to marry? That's what people in love usually should do. Respect his religion and do not get him in trouble. If you want to marry him maybe you should turn Amish too. You cannot become Amish. He would have to leave the Amish community and live in the "English" community. Being Amish is not like being a Catholic who then joins the Jewish faith of their beloved.
Are there any small towns where you can ride horses instead of driving cars?
If you are Amish or marry into a Amish family their only transportation is either walking or using horses (riding or using carts)
What makes something Amish?
It is Amish...if it is homemade. But you have to be Amish, or else..you are not Amish. But, homemade. amish.. no its amish if it fails at life ....see 123SHUP.webs.com
Who are the Swiss Amish?
The Amish originated from Switzerland in the 1600's. Swiss Amish - Switzerland Amish.
Why are Amish people called Amish?
Amish are called Amish because the founder of it was Jacob Ammann
Do Amish people marry their relatives or is that just a rumor?
Nearly all amish can be traced back to a small group of immigrants. Given the nature of their closed community, they share many common ancestors. With very few outsiders joining the Amish community, they lack the diversity to marry anyone who is not in someway related to them. As a result they suffer from a disproportionate number of genetic disorders. Through education programs such as those of the CHC in pennsylvana, the CDC in Ohio and the CHC in Indiana most Amish are aware of the Genetic issues and the cause within their communities. As a result, many Amish do try to avoid marrying a close relative when possible. Marrying a third or fourth cousin is common, but in smaller communities there is often little choice.
What is Amish butter?
Amish Butter is butter mixed in with things that the Amish crops then mixed and hardened into Amish Butter!
Can black Amish people marry white Amish people?
Yes. Amish accept converts from all races. It's very uncommon to have a dark-skinned Amish, because not a lot of converts are dark-skinned. However in some communities there may be a little discrimination, particularly if the mixed-race couple decide to have a child. But, generally, most communities are accepting of this. You should bear in mind that excluding someone because of their race or skin colour is a violation of your Human Rights. So if you are rejected by an Amish community because of skin colour, wave a copy of the Human Rights Act in their face and threaten to sue. Just because the Amish choose to live in the "past", it does not make them above the law. The Amish-Mennonites and the Conservative Mennonites are said to be the most open groups of Amish and the communities with the most mixes of ethical races. Your best bet is to visit the Amish and ask the elders.
