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I seriously doubt anyone would want to embrace the Amish life-style if they lived it for a few weeks.
I just returned from Central PA aka Amish country, where my family has owned property since 1927. For years we've been doing business with the Amish, but would I consider living that lifestyle? No way.
No electricity in the house, only in the barn. Cars are allowed, black only. Only the men wear shoes. You take one bath a week. You work in the fields in black clothes. They abuse the crap out of their horses, only seen as beasts of burden.
But if you have a strong back and can swing a hammer, they might take you.
Does ANYONE know of a way I can convert to either the Amish or Mennonite faith?
It seems to me that their mindset is close to my own. Not big on technology, or having "things". Self-sufficient. Deep belief in God. Both men and women RESPECT their bodies (no tattoos...or nipple rings...no miniskirts...). Just so many things about their way of life appeal to me--that I think it's a shame I wasn't BORN into one of those religions.
I havent read this whole thread but I certainly appreciate the sentiment involved. I feel very strongly about belonging to a faith that respects God in these ways as well. I'm happy that I stuck with the organization I was born into.
Last edited by alicenevada; 06-10-2008 at 12:32 PM..
I seriously doubt anyone would want to embrace the Amish life-style if they lived it for a few weeks.
I just returned from Central PA aka Amish country, where my family has owned property since 1927. For years we've been doing business with the Amish, but would I consider living that lifestyle? No way.
No electricity in the house, only in the barn. Cars are allowed, black only. Only the men wear shoes. You take one bath a week. You work in the fields in black clothes. They abuse the crap out of their horses, only seen as beasts of burden.
But if you have a strong back and can swing a hammer, they might take you.
The Amish don't own cars. They will, however, take a ride from a friend that owns a car if they have to travel a long distance for whatever reason. Only the men wear shoes? I've been traveling to the Lancaster, PA area for many, many years and I see Amish women wearing shoes all the time.
As far as abusing their animals (horses, ect)....if they didn't take good care of them, they wouldn't last for very long, so I can't imagine they would abuse them. One thing I do have a problem with though, as far as the Amish and animals, is the fact that there are more puppy mills per capita in Lancaster Co. than in any other part of the country. They don't see dogs as companion animals that need to be respected and cared for but rather as a commodity...something they can raise and sell to make money. It's really very sad but it's a part of their culture and they just don't see anything wrong with it. Ok, I'll get off my soapbox now, lol.....
I seriously doubt anyone would want to embrace the Amish life-style if they lived it for a few weeks.
I just returned from Central PA aka Amish country, where my family has owned property since 1927. For years we've been doing business with the Amish, but would I consider living that lifestyle? No way.
No electricity in the house, only in the barn. Cars are allowed, black only. Only the men wear shoes. You take one bath a week. You work in the fields in black clothes. They abuse the crap out of their horses, only seen as beasts of burden.
But if you have a strong back and can swing a hammer, they might take you.
I have a strong back, and arms. I believe that "work" is only physical. Mental exercise is not "work". Why do we "need" electricity? I don't have a lot of things that require it. I like music, but I'm just as happy with church hymns...in fact, I find those preferable to some of the stuff they call "music" today.
Does ANYONE know of a way I can convert to either the Amish or Mennonite faith?
It seems to me that their mindset is close to my own. Not big on technology, or having "things". Self-sufficient. Deep belief in God. Both men and women RESPECT their bodies (no tattoos...or nipple rings...no miniskirts...). Just so many things about their way of life appeal to me--that I think it's a shame I wasn't BORN into one of those religions.
Interesting question to post on the internet. Oh the irony
Sorry, can't help but you might contact an Amish community. I'm sure they'd be willing to talk to you.
The Amish don't own cars. You are probably right about that, I believe I confused that fact with Mennonites.
Only the men wear shoes? I've been traveling to the Lancaster, PA area for many, many years and I see Amish women wearing shoes all the time.
It could be a regional thing, for the last 40 plus years I've been to the Belleville area NONE of the women wore shoes.
As far as abusing their animals (horses, ect)....if they didn't take good care of them, they wouldn't last for very long, so I can't imagine they would abuse them.
I used to think the same until my niece from Florida who has owned horses for 20 plus years commented on the poor condition of ALL the horses she saw.
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The one thing I like about the area is the lack of cell phone towers and very little wifi. Maybe the Amish have it right after all.
The one thing I like about the area is the lack of cell phone towers and very little wifi. Maybe the Amish have it right after all.
And the lack of electric lines and poles . I also love to look at their beautifully landscaped and manicured lawns. They definately seem to take pride in their houses and yards.
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