The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

Limited or No Electricity and Tech

When people think of the Amish, they think of their anti-modern way of living. They use horses and buggies to get around, they use no electricity or phones, and they don't even take photos! Their lifestyle is governed by a philosophical and somewhat religious belief called Gelassenheit. 

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The More You Know

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