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The Amish people fled Germany about 300 years ago to escape religious persecution. Martin Boehm is generally credited with leading the emmigration, if I remember my reading correctly, and settled in what is now the Lancaster/York area of Pennsylvania. (I could not find a relationship between him and Rev John Philip Boehm who came over about the same time to what eventually became Bethlehem.) As the German language developed, and the religion became more lenient, the Pennsylvania Deutsch grew further and further from its roots. Note that all PA Dutch were not Amish, but the dividing lines are very grey.
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Why are Amish people called Amish?
Amish are called Amish because the founder of it was Jacob Ammann
Are there lots of Amish people in Shipshewana?
Yes, there are there of many Amish people.
Are there Amish people in NJ?
No. There are no Amish communities in NJ.
Do you have to be white to be Amish and why?
Not all Amish people have to be white. This is because some other people can be adopted or converted into the Amish way of life.
Can you a married couple in turn to as Amish people truly want this our name is Michael?
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.
Who is the amish god?
Amish people believe in Jesus Christ so the Amish god is Jesus, too.
Why do some people not like the Amish?
Because they do not understand why the Amish do what they do or they a bigoted.
Can Amish people be artists?
A Amish can be a artist but it perfers to work or sew.
What are the occupations of the amish?
Farming and blacksmithing are two occupations of the Amish people.
Where do you buy perma-flo?
I purchased mine from a little Amish store . Try finding an Amish community and just ask them .The Amish people are the nicest people you will ever meet
Can amish ride bikes?
Yes, the Amish people can and do ride bikes all the time.
Can Amish people divorce?
yes
