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Would an Amish community let you come live with them for a week to see what it's like?
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∙ 15y ago
Yes, they will. You have to be respectful of their laws and such. Don't do anything to offend them such as:
1. Taking pictures
2. Using God's name in vain
Things like that. The Old Testament is their guide to life.
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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.
Why do the Amish all help one another when building a barn?
They are very community minded (Amish community). They help each other with many things, like farming and building their houses. If disaster or illness trikes one of the families, the community pitches in to help out.
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.
What do the Amish like to read?
There are Amish books with stories.
Who are like the Amish?
People who are similar to the Amish would be known as Mennonites. They are similar in views and values but are still different in terms of allowances of various items.
Why do some people not like the Amish?
Because they do not understand why the Amish do what they do or they a bigoted.
Amish Furniture?
form_title= Amish Furniture form_header= Decorate your home with hand-made Amish furniture! What type of furniture do you want to buy?*= _ [50] What type of wood would you like to use?*= _ [50] What is your budget for furniture?*= _ [50]
How can you get Rachael Ray to come to your community to do a fundraiser for the only domestic violence program in your city?
We have wanted Rachel Ray to come to our community to do a cooking show or whatever she would like to do as a fundraiser for our domestic violence program. How can we find out how to ask her to come?
Are the Amish people Mormon?
I think you can if you are willing and ready to sacrifice all modern convinces and live the 18th century style of living You can, you must be willing to live that way. The Amish are very cautious about it. The bishops, deacons, and preachers will normally have someone live that way before baptizing them to avoid them later trying to leave and being shunned. The above is a dry cut standard answer. But reality is all communities are different, Elmo Stoll a post elder advice you have to find a community, that fits you personally. There is much resistance to people wanting join Amish even more so now, the Amish are reigned over by elderly body of disagreeable elders, and I have seen a change in the Amish society characterize them as having more a cult mentality. Best thing to do if you are thinking of joining the Amish, is visit a couple communities at least, and go off standard tour and ask questions of members they do not present to you. - This is what normally happens to join, ever community is different, and how you present your self is crucially important. - 1. Only if you're considering joining, after long process, would they invite you for a stay. _a. First you will have find communities by you, as you will be diving back and forth allot. _b. You have to start conversation, usually buying product from them works. _c. You got to make known, your desire to joining, it has to be earnest. - 2. You will be directed to talk to elders, this is important first step. _a. You will be asked to come to services, most church services are open to the public. _b. You will have to go many times, sitting for hours with limited personal contact. - 3. At this point, you will be asked to join in group activities, like barn raising. _a. You will then be asked by members, to come to their house for a meal. _b. Expect to help do work before the meal, and be asked allot religious questions. - 4. You will then be asked, to meet with all the elders of the community. _a. They are going to talk to you, about your intentions again and their expectations. _b. Staying in the community, means your devoting your self, and willing to give up your outside life. - 5. Becoming a member, takes years sometimes, and you most make a baptized commitment to the community. _a. Part of the initiation into the community, is breaking your spirit and giving up free will. _b. This means the elders have say over your life, they can even deny you from getting married.
Are the Amish friendly?
it's impossible to categorize an entire group of people as nice. Some are nice and some aren't. It will really depend on who you meet and under what circumstances you meet.
Do Amish practice pologamy?
No. The Amish, like most Christians, reject the practice of polygamy.
Amish Sheds ?
form_title= Amish Sheds form_header= Store your needs with an Amish Shed! What is your desired square footage?*= _ [50] What kind of wood would you like to use?*= _ [50] Do you want your shed painted?*= () Yes () No
