Why do the Amish live like they do?

They have read the Bible and Old Testament and from this, they have created rules of living or Ordnung (an Order). While on earth, the Amish feel they must follow the Word in how they live each day. By doing this, the Amish choose to do and not do certain things. read more

Scooters or rollerblades, however, offer very limited travel and therefore minimal social separation. Views on electricity are similar: no allowances should tie the Amish to the larger world. In short, however, why the Amish live like they do is to keep from hindering their relationships with God and the community. read more

There are many questions about the Amish Culture and even more answers. While the questions are only natural, some of the answers are less than correct and others downright misleading. Some are well meant, some make the Amish look better than they are and some worse. read more