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The Amish are pretty hard-core Bible-believers and followers, but sometimes they get things mixed up. One of the passages in the Bible states that one should have no graven images, statutes, or idols for worship. The Amish took this rule to the extreme and believe that having your picture taken, painting, sculpturing, or sketching is an abomination to God because each is some type of image of people, nature, or whatever. So, whenever you're in Amishland, don't try to take a picture of the Amish people you see, or let them see your camera; they'll turn away from you and not speak to you in fear that you'll try to take their picture by surprise. They really hate the media.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoThey do not believe in electricity. Well, it isn't that they don't believe in electricity, meaning they don't believe that it exists, the Amish just don't think the teachings in The Bible want the usage of electricity.
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∙ 12y agoNo, they believe that having a picture taken is making a graven image, and not making graven images is one of the ten commandments.
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Who is the amish god?
Amish people believe in Jesus Christ so the Amish god is Jesus, too.
Do the Amish believe in divorce?
I am sure there have been some divorces. They are people just like you and I.
Do Mennonites believe in having their pictures taken?
Only the most conservative of Mennonites would shy away from the camera. Most churches have directories with pictures and names of their members. The Amish are the people most likely to shun the cameraman...... with a reference to not having any graven image as their reasoning.
Do the Amish believe in voodoo?
No.
What kind of god do Amish people believe in?
The Amish people are traditionalist Christians. The Amish submit to the will of Jesus, and are not a forward people, believing that pride, arrogance, and haughtiness are sins. The scripture at their services is the translation by Martin Luther, and is either read or recited from memory.
Why do some Amish believe in removing all the teeth of a young Amish?
Punishment.
What is the name of people who do not believe in technology?
There are very few people who don't use technology. Some people such as the Amish and conspiracy theorists don't directly use technology, but everyone is influenced by it. Your electricity, phone, cable, gas, water and all other infrastructure is monitored by technology.
Do the Amish people believe in getting police involved in situations?
Amish are less likely than your average American to call the police. They believe in turning the other cheek. They will get the police involved for something serious like a murder.
Do the Amish believe in heaven?
Yes
Why are Amish people called Amish?
Amish are called Amish because the founder of it was Jacob Ammann
Where do the plain people such as the Amish like to vacation in Florida?
Most don't vacation. They believe it is frivolous spending.
Are there lots of Amish people in Shipshewana?
Yes, there are there of many Amish people.
