The Amish

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This paper discusses the culture and values of the Amish. It specifically focuses on their culture of community and the ways in which it is at odds with much of American life and values. The paper discusses the beliefs and religion of the Amish, their view of education and their desire for separatism from 'the English' or non-Amish. The paper concludes that the Amish have become beloved by the society they spurn.

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"Separate, yet dwelling in the world in a practical fashion, is the hallmark of the Amish community. "As well as being modest, their clothing also separates them from the world," that is from others (Inge, 2007). The Amish do not serve in the military; because their sect is pacifist. However, they do not involve themselves in political causes like the anti-war movement, except when public matters affect the Amish community. They do not swear oaths because that would involve the community in the values of the world ("Beliefs of the Amish," 1996, Religious Tolerance.org. 1996). "They believe that the taking of photographs where someone is recognizable is forbidden by the Biblical prohibition against making any 'graven image'" ("The Amish and the plain people"1995, Pennsylvania Dutch Country). They speak their own dialect, the Pennsylvanian Dutch dialect when amongst themselves. They do not pay taxes, as they do not collect Social Security or other welfare benefits, as the Amish community takes care of its 'own.'"

Sample of Sources Used:

• "Amish: Frequently asked questions." (1995). Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Retrieved 27 May 2007 at http://www.800padutch.com/atafaq.shtml
• "The Amish and plain people." (1995). Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Retrieved 27 May 2007 at http://www.800padutch.com/amish.shtml
• "The Amish People and their lifestyle." (1995). Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Retrieved 27 May 2007 at http://www.800padutch.com/amishpeople.shtml
• "Beliefs of the Amish." Religious Tolerance.org. (1996). Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance. Retrieved 27 May 2007 at http://www.religioustolerance.org/amish3.htm
• Drummond, Dee. (2007). "Alcohol and buggies form 'wild years' for Amish teens.' The Toledo Times: Special report http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20010507/SRAMISH/105070013

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