Amish Culture

Amish Culture

Introduction

The Amish community is a strict religious sect that believes in the New Testament, pacifism and a simple life. They are a group of American Protestant Mennonite origin. The Amish live and work in farms of their own communities, maintained a way of life distinctive and conservative agricultural despite the influences of modern industrial society. They live in 22 settlements in the U.S. and Ontario, Canada. Among its principles are not using gas, electricity, running water or with any kind of modern devices (telephone, radio, TV.) Speak three languages: a dialect of German, High German and English.

Discussion

The Amish are ...