By: Ben Drake & Nathallie Chavez

Who are the Amish?

Amish (noun) -Member of a conservative Christian group in North America known as the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church Hardcore Old Timey

(Amish)

History
Catholic (PowerPoint presentation ) Branching out First Amish arrived in Pennsylvania to escape persecution Jakob Ammann

(Kraybill, 23-30)

( Explorers of the New World)

To America
Charming Nancy
1st ship to take Amish families from Europe Records of this because of diary Little food

Plenty of land 500 Amish people in 1700s and 3,000 during the 1800s. Settled near Mississippi river for farming reasons.
(PowerPoint presentation )
(Explorers of The New World)

Language
Pennsylvanian Geman (Dutch)
18th century 81,000 German Speakers 96%

English
Non-Amish relatives and friends. Main form of Reading and Writing

FACT: Amish were last to actively use Pennsylvanian Dutch.

(PowerPoint presentation )

(Language)

Religion
They are Christians James 1:27, Romans 12:2, 2John 2:15 Stay away from worldly things Driving automobiles, TVs, movies, wearing make up, electricity Grace vs. Work

(Tomkins) (PowerPoint presentation )

("How Biblical Literalism Took Root.)

Lifestyle
Separated Technology Communion Shunning

(practices, virtual, and traditions)

(Powell)

(PowerPoint presentation ) ("Ohio Amish Country Tour)

Separated
Within their own community They are called plain people We are outsiders and of the world Their lives revolve around the church, what they believe.

(PowerPoint presentation ) (Faber, Doris, and Erkel)

Communion
Autumn & Spring Self-examination & rejuvenation Sins are confessed 8 hour service Wash each others feet Have a light meal

("Religious Rituals) (PowerPoint presentation )

Shunning
Social rejection Controversy Why do people get shunned? Sin. Sexual immorality, stealing, idolizing, speaking against the church Lead you to repentance

(Houdman)

When you are shunned..

o o o o Eat alone Cant buy or sell anything No one can ride in the car with you No one can accept anything from you
(Houdman)

Technology
They are not anti technology Think it through Have phones, calculators, radios, personal computers

(Brady)
(PowerPoint presentation )

Electricity
Dont use. Ties too close to the world. Deprives them of opportunities to work DO USE:
Home lighting Washer machines Light while traveling Gas, solar power, batteries

(Do Amish use Electricity)

(PowerPoint presentation )

Home

(Flicker.com)

Mens Role

Cleary a patriarchy Marry to be the provider Work outside, the head of the home, lead positions in the church All the roles given to them by scripture
(Hostetler, and Gertrude)

(PowerPoint presentation )

Womens Role
Marry, have kids, submit to their husbands Cooking, cleaning, sewing, gardening, only 3% have jobs All roles given to them by scripture (PowerPoint presentation ) They are not oppressed

(Fillingim)

Youth

Common beliefs Rumspringa Movies, clothes, cars, parties, alcohol, sex Ends in marriage Courting

(PowerPoint presentation )

(Shachtman)

Rumpringa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m64X1hMCJoE

Weddings
Choosing a mate is the 2nd most important decision Married by their 20s Orduring (set of rules) He gives her China, not a ring 3 hours long service Live with her parents

(PowerPoint presentation )

( Ohios Amish Country)

Schooling
Only go through 8th grade Teachers only went through 8th grade Do NOT teach religion How to be part of the community
(Hostetler)

(PowerPoint presentation )

Clothing
Expression of: Obedience Separation Simplicity Non-conformity to the world
(PowerPoint presentation )
(Amish Clothing)

The Plain People

They look alike, but very precise. Exact width of a hats brim No bright colors. No ribbons or bows. Simple clothing = humble spirit.
(Amish Clothing)

Food
Agriculture Homegrown foods
Women tend to gardens Fresh foods Vegetables and fruits Bake
(What Do Amish Eat) (PowerPoint presentation )

Hunt
Deer Freeze meat

Problems within
Maple syrup urine disease High infant mortality rate Rape
(Johnson, Kraybill, and Holt)

Tragedy

(U.S.) Thursday, October 3, 2006 10 Amish girls were shot, 5 killed in a school house in Nickle Mines, PA. By 32 year old, milk truck driver, Charles Carl (CNN.com) Roberts

Do Amish Pay Taxes?

YES! If they use/consume the product. Many levels with many different functions Benificial. Even without financial contributions Roads are paid for by taxes. Dont buy gas. No electricity. No alcohol. No cigarettes. Income Property Estate

(Do Amish pay Taxes) (PowerPoint presentation)

Population & Location

About 281,700 in North America 2/3 (64%) live in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana Doubled over 20 years (families having 5 or more children) (Golgowski)

(PowerPoint presentation )

(Top 10

Amish Settlements)

Work cited

Faber, Doris, and Michael E. Erkel. The Amish. New York: Doubleday, 1991. Print. The Top 10 Amish Settlements." Amish America The Top 10 Amish Settlements Comments. Amish America, 27 Oct. 2009. Web. 01 Apr. 2014. "Do the Amish Pay Taxes?" Frugal Confessions RSS. Frugal Confessions, 11 Apr. 2011. Web. 01 Apr. 2014. "Language." Amish Studies. The Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College, 2013. Web. 01 Apr. 2014. Amish Clothing." The Importance Of Amish Clothing To The Survival Of The Amish Culture. Exlporing-Amish-Country, n.d. Web. 01 Apr. 2014. Golgowski, Nina. "Amish Population Booming in the U.S. with a New Settlement Founded Nearly Once a Month." Mail Online. Associated Newspapers, 28 July 2012. Web. 01 Apr. 2014. "What Do Amish Eat?" Amish America What Do Amish Eat Comments. Amish America, 2010. Web. 01 Apr. 2014. "Do Amish Use Electricity?" Amish America Do Amish Use Electricity Comments. Amish America, 2010. Web. 01 Apr. 2014.


Kraybill, Donald. The Riddle of Amish Culture. Revised Edition. Santa Fe: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001. 1-399. Print. Hostetler, John. Amish Society. 4th ed. Harrisonburg: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1993. 3-435. Print. Shachtman, Tom. "Excerpt:'Rumspringa'." Rumspring: Amish teens modern vices. PBS, 07 Jun 2006. Web. 5 Apr 2014. Houdman, Michael. "GotQuestions." Who are the Amish, and what are their beliefs? CEO, 01 Jan 2013. Web. 5 Apr 2014. Johnson, Karen M., Donald B. Kraybill, and Steven M. Holt. "Frequently Asked Questions." Amish Studies. Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College, July 2013. Web. 04 Apr. 2014. Fillingim, Hope. "Roles of Amish Women." Serendip Studio. Serendip, 14 Nov. 2008. Web. 05 Apr. 2014.


"Religious Rituals." Amish Studies. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2014. Hostetler, John, Huntington, Gertrude. Amish Children: Education in the Family, School, and Community New York: Harcourt Brace and Jovanovich, 1992. Web. 21 Apr. 2014. "U.S." CNN. Cable News Network, 5 Oct. 2006. Web. 21 Apr. 2014.