Does anyone know how to? I really want to be amish! that's always been my dream... being amish... I don't want to be fully amish, though. I still want to have a computer and everything... sort of like the differences between pescetarians and vegetarians... Does anyone like.. know the rules. Is there some guide to being amish for dummies.
Well, to "become Amish," you have to actually AGREE with their way of life. In other words, no, you can't have a computer (or any other electric appliance). You may want to look into the Mennonite church, which is similar, but not as conservative technologically, as the Amish. Within the Amish community, also, there are differences. Some Amish are very strict about contact with the "modern" - they do not permit their members to even RIDE in cars (much less drive or own them), while other groups allow their members to ride in cars or put a phone in the barn (but not the house). Dress can vary, also, from very conservative and exclusively handmade to permitting different colors or store-bought items. If you actually wanted to "be" Amish, first you must make a request to attend church regularly with the group you want to "join." After a certain amount of time (varies - usually about a year), the men of the group will assess your commitment and decide - usually with a vote - whether to permit you to be baptised in the Amish church. They do not take allowing an "outsider" into their communities lightly, so few who aren't Amish-born actually end up "joining" the church.
You can leave the Amish church at any time - it's not a crazy cult. Even those who are born into the Amish church have to actually decide to be baptised as adults, or they are not *officially* members. The Amish are pretty firm about only wanting those who truly believe in the lifestyle and religious teachings (*especially* the religious teachings) to be in the church. I think you'll find, however, that most amish people don't "start shit" with anyone, as their religion prohibits that.
I saw this girl in an airport a couple months ago that looked amish. Don't know if she was though because, ya know, she was in an airport.
all of this is very true, but.....you can always count on the amish. ...........yes, you certainly can. you ever need a two-hour barn? Talk to your local amish.
Down in southern Indiana there is an Amish Community. While we lived down there and owned a store, it was always interesting seeing them come to the store(I was 8 or 9). I do remember though that we did trade, and not always sell to them. Often times there cooked goods for our uncooked vegetables and fruits.
Ya know... The Amish have the right idea about their lifestyle, simple farm workers, living in peace and prosperity. Trying to help pollution with using only horses and buggies. But they got the wrong idea about faith. They live in fear of God. They aren't very individualistic, they're only allowed to wear black and white suits. I'd say George, if you want to be Amish in some way, I'd say live a similar lifestyle, but be superbly individualistic. Wear tie-dye and jeans. Don't be afraid of God. But if you do believe in God, praise him in your own way. A way that is happy for you. But wait, isn't that what the hippie movement is all about? Living a peaceful lifestyle, while being individualistic?
You think someone would have figured this thread out sooner or later... Cheers to you, but what you said is somewhat half-assed as to what I had in mind, but you're getting there. Anywho, the... wow. I don't feel like explaining this. I've been in a U-Haul truck for eight hours... I need some time for the strange feeling to wear off. Willie Nelson's "On the road again" has been stuck in my head all day... I've had a lot of songs stuck in my head all day. I had like... 3 Moby songs stuck in my head. I had Neil Young songs in my head... then I had Indigo Girls songs in my head... I think had a Guns and Roses song and a Velvet Revolver song in my head... Then I had a Dixie Chicks song in my head. All due to having no CD player. I think I sprained my ass while getting a jelly cabinet thing out of the truck. I smashed some toes as well...
