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SOMETHING ABOUT THE AMISH Fascinating Facts About The Amish That Few People Know 
Original article: https://www.pastchronicles.com/fast-gallery/fascinating-facts-about-the-amish-that-few-people-know/ Burgess COMMENTARY There was a time when I travelled quite frequently through the Amish country in Pennsylvania. I learned a little about their lifestyle back than ... I think it was in the 1970s ... and what is being described in this article rings true. I like this article. I see it as being fair and non-judgemental ... which is nice to see. It fits my own viewpoint that what I like should not be forced on other people, but rather we should stive so that everyone gets more of what they like. When I was growing up, my father got me to read the essay by John Stuart Mill on Liberty. I remember the simple idea that people should have unconstrained freedom, up to the point where that freedom impinges on someone else to limit their freedom. Simple idea ... but very profound!!!! Peter Burgess | ||
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Fascinating Facts About The Amish That Few People Know
Written by: Riley Brown Last updated: Jan 08, 2022 How well do you know the Amish beyond the traditional clothes they wear, their lifestyle, and their peaceful way of life? As it turns out, there are a lot more details that few of us know about these fascinating people. Indeed, a few of the facts included in this article are quite shocking. Read on to discover the incredible inner world that usually only Amish people get to see. You will learn a thing or two along the way and develop a deeper understanding of these cloistered folk. The knowledge you will gain could even improve the way you’re leading your life right now. If not, this article will at least make you smile. 1. Rules are cool The Amish are among the minority of people in this world who think rules are cool. They even have a name for all the rules they are to follow – the Ordnung. It is a book that specifies guidelines and regulations on how they are supposed to lead their lives. 
Ohio’s Amish Country It is what keeps them all in line as the Ordnung is the proper Amish way of living. Punishments and the consequences of not following the rules set out by their forebears are all written out in an easy-to-understand fashion to prevent any confusion. 2. Facial hair growth literally means personal growth For the Amish, facial hair is a sign of a change in one’s marital status. Young males are not expected to have beards. The Ordnung spells this out as one of the rules of their culture. A beard on an older person can only mean one thing. 
Associated Press When an Amish man gets married, he vows on the day of his wedding to not only stay devoted to his wife but to maintain a beard all his life. This is the reason why young Amish men do not have beards, but men who get married are required to grow one. Mustaches are not allowed for anyone. 3. They have their own language English is the main means of communication for the Amish. It is what they speak to converse with people outside of their own community. The Amish are taught English from a very young age. However, they also have their own language, and most speak it in the comfort of their own homes. 
Chester County Ramblings A lot of Amish communities located in North America speak a language known as Pennsylvania Dutch. Also known as Low German, this is a way of communicating that is specific to the Amish. Some consider it an outdated language, but it is very much alive on Amish tongues. 4. The Amish have a dress code The Amish not only follow a guidebook on how to live, but they also very much adhere to the tenets of their culture on how to dress. Compared to most of society wherein people go through constant evolutions of fashion, the Amish have worn the kind of clothes their ancestors have worn from centuries before. 
Horizon Times Though it may seem old-fashioned, this rule is mostly about adhering to a simple and straightforward way of life that values less of what appears outside. What exists on the inside is what the Amish value. Their style is mostly showcasing their humility. For females, a basic muted bonnet and a dress are more than enough. 5. Th Amish accept some technology It is commonly believed that the Amish have shunned all things technologically advanced. However, this is far from the truth. Though many families do prefer to live with no technology whatsoever, the same is not true for all Amish families. Some actually believe in the benefits of technology. 
Some still stick to candlelight and the traditional ways of cooking. However, there are Amish people who have opted to use refrigerators to keep their food fresh. Some even use generators to power these and other electronic devices. For farming, some use forklifts powered by propane to aid them in their chores. 6. Are the Amish always baptized? In the Christian faith, baptisms are common. Usually, this is done to babies and young kids. When these babies and kids grow up, they have the decision to either live according to how they were baptized, as a Christian, or choose their own faith. It is drastically different for the Amish. 
The Amish know that babies and kids do not yet possess the knowledge and awareness to choose the faith that is applicable for them, so they wait for their kids to grow up. They allow their grown-up kids to decide on their faith. It is primarily the Anabaptist Christian sub-sect that is followed by the Amish. Teenagers are permitted to join the Rumspringa tradition and be baptized later on if they wish. 7. The freedom offered by Rumspringa The Rumspringa is an Amish tradition that allows Amish teens to set out in the world and explore it as they see fit. The Amish are not strict about forcing their kids to follow their way of life. They permit their teens to decide on their own whether to live the Amish way of life or make their own way out in the world. 
Though Amish parents hope their teens will come back to embrace their old traditions, they also give them the freedom to decide. Some Amish teens do get involved in narcotics, parties, and everything else not available back home. However, many prefer to return to the Amish community as soon as possible. 8. Rumspringa-focused youth groups Though there are a lot of Amish teens who travel to a far-off destination to physically distance themselves from their community, there are those who prefer to stay close to their homes. A lot of Amish communities create youth groups for those who want to spend their reflection time with like-minded teens. 
Getty Images Those outside the Amish communities mistakenly believe these groups are involved in debauchery, but they actually feature wholesome recreational activities. Amish teens get to play sports, improve their social skills, and find a wife or husband. 9. Are there Amish drug dealers? The Amish community has long been known as a moral and peace-loving society. They are also largely excluded from mainstream media. Thus, very little bad news has ever emerged about them. Most assume that they are generally law-abiding people due to the Ordnung they follow. However, this is not always true. 
Pixabay During the 1990s, some Amish individuals were caught purchasing and dealing illicit substances worth $100,000. A lot of people thought the individuals caught were dealing with people outside their community. However, many were shocked that they were actually selling to other Amish folks. 10. No gender reveals The Amish people, like many others, value their children. They believe that children are God’s gifts. So, young ones are highly treasured and very well looked after by the community. The Amish believe that kids are the only treasures they can take to heaven. 
Getty Images However, the Amish do not like to talk about pregnancy. They also dislike talking about the baby creation process due to their inherent discreteness and modesty. Celebrating pregnancy milestones is contrary to the Amish beliefs. Gender reveal parties would be an abomination. 11. What happens during Rumspringa stays in Rumspringa The highly celebrated Rumspringa is considered a time for Amish teens to reflect on their place in Amish society by going out and experiencing the world on their own terms. Some go wild and take everything the world has to offer. Though some of these teens do not come back, those who do are welcomed back as if nothing happened. 
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