When did the Amish decide to let technology pass them by?

The Amish are not Luddites (haters of technology), but are proponents of being in a close community and not attached to the outside world. Riding in a horse and buggy really limits how far you can go. read more

Amish do not view technology as evil, and individuals may petition for acceptance of a particular technology in the local community. In Pennsylvania, bishops meet in the spring and fall to discuss common concerns, including the appropriate response to new technology, and then pass this information on to ministers and deacons in a subsequent meeting. read more