What It's Like To Be Amish
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I have some interest in learning about many religions, out of pure curiosity.
Date: 2023-07-07
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Joseph
I actually know quite a lot about the Amish because many of my neighbors are Amish. Many of my cabinets were custom build by the Amish. It s a myth that the Amish don t struggle with sin and immorality like other people. For example, the Amish man who built the cabinets for my kitchen had a drinking problem, falling behind in his work and schedule. I never thought I d have to deal with an Amish man with a drinking problem, but life is full of strange surprises.
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I actually know quite a lot about the Amish because many of my neighbors are Amish. Many of my cabinets were custom build by the Amish. It s a myth that the Amish don t struggle with sin and immorality like other people. For example, the Amish man who built the cabinets for my kitchen had a drinking problem, falling behind in his work and schedule. I never thought I d have to deal with an Amish man with a drinking problem, but life is full of strange surprises.
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Carl
It's sad that religions (ultra conservative jews, Amish, and so many others) isolate themselves from the world in order to exist because exposure to science, evidence, other points of view and example would deny this. The same principles are used by governments like North Korea and China so that by the time their members are old enough to get a glimpse of the BS they've been taught they no longer know how or feel comfortable living outside their cult.
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It's sad that religions (ultra conservative jews, Amish, and so many others) isolate themselves from the world in order to exist because exposure to science, evidence, other points of view and example would deny this. The same principles are used by governments like North Korea and China so that by the time their members are old enough to get a glimpse of the BS they've been taught they no longer know how or feel comfortable living outside their cult.
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education
They are known n not good to there animals! my sis in law got my dad a surprise lab puppy while his old guy was on his way out n the poor thing came with corn n cob stuck in its gut almost lost her n with other serious health issues lets just say she only lived 4yrs! I wont get another pet again we took her death really hard! so yah every 6 months we had to pay 300 for her vet bill n it was worth it but loosing her so young wasn't!
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They are known n not good to there animals! my sis in law got my dad a surprise lab puppy while his old guy was on his way out n the poor thing came with corn n cob stuck in its gut almost lost her n with other serious health issues lets just say she only lived 4yrs! I wont get another pet again we took her death really hard! so yah every 6 months we had to pay 300 for her vet bill n it was worth it but loosing her so young wasn't!
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Eli
My old order Amish community in Kenton Ohio, did not allow a season of running around/Rumspringa and they refuse to fellowship with those type of Amish that allow their teenagers to run around and be exposed to the worldly things so therefore, I had to plan my escape secretly with a English person that was willing to agree to pick me up on a certain date and time without the Amish knowing
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My old order Amish community in Kenton Ohio, did not allow a season of running around/Rumspringa and they refuse to fellowship with those type of Amish that allow their teenagers to run around and be exposed to the worldly things so therefore, I had to plan my escape secretly with a English person that was willing to agree to pick me up on a certain date and time without the Amish knowing
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Zarathustra
Their language is called Pennsylvania Dutch, but the language is in fact a form of German, not Dutch.
The only reason it is called Dutch is because in German and Amish the language is called Deutch, which sounds like Dutch. So the contemporary neighbouring settlers started calling the Amish language Dutch. which in reality is the language spoken in Holland and Belgium
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Their language is called Pennsylvania Dutch, but the language is in fact a form of German, not Dutch.
The only reason it is called Dutch is because in German and Amish the language is called Deutch, which sounds like Dutch. So the contemporary neighbouring settlers started calling the Amish language Dutch. which in reality is the language spoken in Holland and Belgium
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Mikey
Roy- God gave you a gift. It's got 3 holes and you put your fingers in it
Ishmael- You leave Miss Rebecca out of this!
Also disappointed we didn't get an Animal House(1978) clip with the late, great, John Belushi at 6: 56. Think that's how I know I'm definitely getting old. When the editor starts using modern clips of people/shows I've never heard or cared about.
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Roy- God gave you a gift. It's got 3 holes and you put your fingers in it
Ishmael- You leave Miss Rebecca out of this!
Also disappointed we didn't get an Animal House(1978) clip with the late, great, John Belushi at 6: 56. Think that's how I know I'm definitely getting old. When the editor starts using modern clips of people/shows I've never heard or cared about.
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ronald
I laugh at how a lot of people think that the Amish or plain people in general don t have the same amount of sin and corruption as the rest of the world. It s almost easier for them to get away with it, because they can hide behind their facade of plain.
There is absolutely some horrible stuff hidden in some small communities.
(I grew up conservative Mennonite)
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I laugh at how a lot of people think that the Amish or plain people in general don t have the same amount of sin and corruption as the rest of the world. It s almost easier for them to get away with it, because they can hide behind their facade of plain.
There is absolutely some horrible stuff hidden in some small communities.
(I grew up conservative Mennonite)
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TheClumsyJedi
Only time I ever encountered the Amish in person was on a cross country train trip. It was a surprise for me, but they were all very quiet and respectful, and in turn I made sure not to take video of them, unsure of whether they allowed it or not. After reading about them my whole life, it blew my mind.
As for leaving technology behind. only while camping.
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Only time I ever encountered the Amish in person was on a cross country train trip. It was a surprise for me, but they were all very quiet and respectful, and in turn I made sure not to take video of them, unsure of whether they allowed it or not. After reading about them my whole life, it blew my mind.
As for leaving technology behind. only while camping.
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scifigunny762
ive lived an hour north of ohios largest amish community all my life and last year i finally got to hear their language. it sounds very german, but not even close to what you are used to. hard to explain.
oh and if you are an animal lover, dont go to their livestock auctions. they are very um, old school in how they see animals.
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ive lived an hour north of ohios largest amish community all my life and last year i finally got to hear their language. it sounds very german, but not even close to what you are used to. hard to explain.
oh and if you are an animal lover, dont go to their livestock auctions. they are very um, old school in how they see animals.
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A1441
I have cousins living in Chicago, Illinois who told me a story about their father driving them hundreds of kilometers to see an Amish community. They were shocked to be taken there as they knew only too well that several Amish-like communities could be seen in their native land, the Philippines. LOL
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I have cousins living in Chicago, Illinois who told me a story about their father driving them hundreds of kilometers to see an Amish community. They were shocked to be taken there as they knew only too well that several Amish-like communities could be seen in their native land, the Philippines. LOL
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lokidecat
Additionally, they can use power tools, just not own them. I saw a show where they were building a house and one guy was using a power drill. The host said that he thought they couldn't use them. But apparently, they're allowed to borrow electronic items, and give them back.
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Additionally, they can use power tools, just not own them. I saw a show where they were building a house and one guy was using a power drill. The host said that he thought they couldn't use them. But apparently, they're allowed to borrow electronic items, and give them back.
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Mitchell
We been spending most our lives
Livin' in an Amish paradise
I churned butter once or twice
Livin' in an Amish paradise
It's hard work and sacrifice
Livin' in an Amish paradise
We sell quilts at discount price
Livin' in an Amish paradise
- Weird Al -
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We been spending most our lives
Livin' in an Amish paradise
I churned butter once or twice
Livin' in an Amish paradise
It's hard work and sacrifice
Livin' in an Amish paradise
We sell quilts at discount price
Livin' in an Amish paradise
- Weird Al -
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Monica
I grew up in a small town in western New York (Stockton)and we have a very large community of Amish. I ve actually gotten to ride in a Amish Buggy, we were at a wedding. The furniture they sell is amazing but expensive but it s worth it, all hand made.
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I grew up in a small town in western New York (Stockton)and we have a very large community of Amish. I ve actually gotten to ride in a Amish Buggy, we were at a wedding. The furniture they sell is amazing but expensive but it s worth it, all hand made.
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angry
The Amish are pretty nice folks but I hate that they use horses like tractors that they don't own. They whip and beat horses to plow or pull carriages then when they get old they send them to slaughter. They rarely get the medical care they require.
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The Amish are pretty nice folks but I hate that they use horses like tractors that they don't own. They whip and beat horses to plow or pull carriages then when they get old they send them to slaughter. They rarely get the medical care they require.
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education
Growing up near Ohio s amish country, I m so used to the Amish that I forget they re not just an everyday presence all over. I had friends from the west coast ask me 100 questions about what they re like and demand photos at every opportunity.
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Growing up near Ohio s amish country, I m so used to the Amish that I forget they re not just an everyday presence all over. I had friends from the west coast ask me 100 questions about what they re like and demand photos at every opportunity.
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Kat
I was born and grew up near Holmes county, OH. We would visit the Amish community living here and buy wine, sausages, cheese, and other handmade things from them.
Fun fact- there are also Amish communities in Argentina, Bolivia, and Mexico.
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I was born and grew up near Holmes county, OH. We would visit the Amish community living here and buy wine, sausages, cheese, and other handmade things from them.
Fun fact- there are also Amish communities in Argentina, Bolivia, and Mexico.
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Raven
Do I want to live without technology. Absolutely not! I love it but I do not let myself stay glued to screens all day. I don't kepp my phone on me all the time either. I leave it in another room when I'm home and don't take it on my walks.
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Do I want to live without technology. Absolutely not! I love it but I do not let myself stay glued to screens all day. I don't kepp my phone on me all the time either. I leave it in another room when I'm home and don't take it on my walks.
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Fo
A missed opportunity to talk about the different divisions among the Amish community which explains the differences in inclination towards being more worldly or more strict. There is the beachy Amish and the more strict Old Order.
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A missed opportunity to talk about the different divisions among the Amish community which explains the differences in inclination towards being more worldly or more strict. There is the beachy Amish and the more strict Old Order.
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Mike
Our camp here in PA has an Amish home down the street. The home isn't connected to the grid but the woodshop is state of the art. Never understood how a lightbulb in the home isn't allowed but a 40ft lumber saw in the shop is.
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Our camp here in PA has an Amish home down the street. The home isn't connected to the grid but the woodshop is state of the art. Never understood how a lightbulb in the home isn't allowed but a 40ft lumber saw in the shop is.
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