Does society have a negative view of the Amish?

I've not seen any research on this, so can only give you my experience. As far as I can see, no, there is not a general negative view for Amish. Many of the “religious” people I know even have a kind of admiration for them, living a simple life, unencumbered by technology. read more

I’ve not seen any research on this, so can only give you my experience. As far as I can see, no, there is not a general negative view for Amish. read more

The Traditional Family & The Amish. There is much talk today about the importance of "traditional family values." In modern society we look to institutions outside the home for education, religion, entertainment, etc. This series examines to what extent the Amish have been able to keep these functions in the home. read more